François Pitot (naval officer)
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François Marie Pitot was a French Navy officer.
He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding the frigate Républicaine française. In 1796, his ship, renamed Renommée, was captured by the 74-gun HMS Alfred. Pitot was acquitted by the court-martial for the loss of his ship.[1]
In 1800, he captained Vengeance, fighting a battle against USS Constellation.