Charles Louis de Bernard de Marigny
French Navy officer of the War of American Independence
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Charles Louis de Bernard de Marigny [Note 1] (died 12 April 1782 on the César during the Battle of the Saintes) was a French Navy officer. He served in the War of American Independence.
Charles Louis de Bernard de Marigny | |
|---|---|
| Died | 12 April 1782 |
| Allegiance | France |
Branch | Navy |
Service years | 1756-1782 |
Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Fortunée Vaillant Réfléchi Actionnaire César |
Conflicts | War of American Independence |
| Relations | Charles de Bernard de Marigny (brother) |
Biography
Bernard de Marigny joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 22 June 1756.[1] His younger brother, Charles de Bernard de Marigny, also served in the Navy and rose to vice admiral.
He was promoted to Lieutenant on 27 November 1765, and to Lieutenant-colonel in 1777.[1]
In 1778, he was in command of the 32-gun frigate Fortunée.[2] He rose to Captain on 13 March 1779.[1]
After Fortunée was captured, Marigny was given command of the 64-gun Vaillant, which he captained at the Battle of Fort Royal on 29 April 1781,[3][4] and later of Réfléchi.[5]
On 17 July 1781, he took command of the 64-gun Actionnaire.[6]
He captained the 74-gun César during the Battle of the Saintes, on 12 April 1782. He was wounded during the battle, and died when César exploded in the night following the battle.[1]