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Pierre-Étienne Labbé de Saint-Georges de Bar [Note 1] was a French Navy officer. He fought in the War of American Independence.[2]
Pierre-Étienne Labbé de Saint-Georges de Bar | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | France |
| Service | Navy |
| Commands | Lézard |
| Battles / wars | War of American Independence |
As an Ensign, Saint-Georges was captain of the 16-gun Lézard, which served as a courier for Suffren's squadron in the Indian Ocean.[3] In September 1782, Dufreneau replaced him at the command of Lézard,[4] as Saint-Georges was promoted to the command of the 32-gun frigate Fine, taking over from La Corne.[1][5]
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