Denis Decrès grave monument in Pere Lachaise (Pt3) Cemetery, Paris, Paris, France
Denis Decrès grave monument: legible names and details
| full name | burial date | age | birth date | relationship | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vice-admiral; Duc Denis Decrès Grand Cross Légion d | 1820 | 59 | 1761 | first name on monument | Born into a family with a strong naval tradition; he joined the French navy in 1781 and participated in the Battle of Saintes in the American War of Independence. At the outbreak of the revolution he was sent to the Indian Ocean with the French fleet; but in 1794 he was ordered to return to France where he was promoted to captain; only then to be arrested for his noble descent. In 1796; he participated in the failed French invasion of Ireland; and then joined the Egyptian expedition; leading the capture of Malta and participating in the battle of Aboukir. Napoléon then appointed him maritime prefect of Lorient; and then from 1801-1814 minister for the navy and the colonies. He was repsonsible for sending the French fleet to Trafalgar. In 1815 he resumed his ministerial position during 'the Hundred Days'; but withdrew from public life under the restored monarchy. He was murdered by one of his own servants who set fire to his house in attempted robbery. |
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Pere Lachaise (Pt3) Cemetery, Paris, Paris, France
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