Armand Blanquet du Chayla
Armand Blanquet du Chayla | |
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| Born | 9 May 1759 Marvejols |
| Died | 29 April 1826 (aged 67) Versailles |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Battles / wars | |
Count Armand Simon Marie Blanquet du Chayla (French pronunciation: [aʁmɑ̃ simɔ̃ maʁi blɑ̃kɛ dy ʃɛla]; 9 May 1759 – 29 April 1826) was an officer in the French Navy, most famous as second in command of the French fleet during its defeat at the Battle of the Nile.