Armand Blanquet du Chayla


Armand Blanquet du Chayla

Born(1759-05-09)9 May 1759
Marvejols
Died29 April 1826(1826-04-29) (aged 67)
Versailles
Allegiance France
BranchNavy
RankVice 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.