Claude Mithon de Genouilly
French Navy officer of the War of American Independence
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Claude Mithon de Senneville de Genouilly (6 October 1725 — 23 March 1803) was a French Navy officer. He served in the War of American Independence.
Claude Mithon de Senneville de Genouilly | |
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| Born | 6 October 1725 |
| Died | 23 March 1803 (aged 77) |
Branch | French Navy |
Rank | Chef d'Escadre |
Conflicts | War of American Independence Battle of Ushant Battle of the Saintes |
Biography
Mithon de Genouilly was born in Saint-Domingue,[1] in the family of the Intendant of Toulon. He joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 14 December 1743.[1] He was promoted to Lieutenant on 15 May 1756.[1]
He was promoted to Captain on 18 February 1772.[1]
Genouilly captained the 60-gun Saint Michel at the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778.[2]
In 1779, Mithon de Genouilly commanded the 70-gun Dauphin Royal, part of a division under De Grasse sent to reinforce the French squadron off America under Estaing.[3]
In 1782, he commanded the 74-gun Magnifique, before transferring to Couronne.[4] On Couronne, he took part in the Battle of the Saintes on 12 April 1782.[5][6][7]
He was promoted to Chef d'Escadre on 20 August 1784.[1]