Louis Antoine de Bougainville

French Admiral and Explorer

Louis Antoine de Bougainville - French Admiral and Explorer
Born

November 12th, 1729
295 years ago

Died

August 31st, 1811
213 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

France

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An admiral and explorer, contributed to the exploration of the Pacific Ocean. Participated in the Seven Years' War and later commanded France's first South Pacific expedition. His voyage, which lasted from 1766 to 1769, provided insights into the peoples and geography of the region. Authored works that detailed these explorations, influencing maritime navigation and knowledge of the Pacific islands.

Led France's first round-the-world expedition

Authored 'Voyage autour du monde'

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