Jacques de Grenier
Jacques de Grenier | |
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| Born | 28 June 1736 Saint-Pierre, Martinique |
| Died | 2 January 1803 Paris, France |
| Service | French Navy |
| Known for | exploring new route between Île de France (Mauritius) and French India |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Ushant Battle of Grenada Siege of Savannah |
Jacques Raymond de Grenier du Giron (Saint-Pierre, Martinique, 28 June 1736 — Paris, 2 January 1803), was a French navy officer. He is best known for discovering and exploring a new route between Île de France (Mauritius) and French India. He was admitted as a member of the Académie de Marine in 1769.