Émile Guépratte
French admiral (1856–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Émile Paul Aimable Guépratte (30 August 1856 – 21 November 1939) was a French admiral.
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Émile Guépratte | |
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Birth name | Émile Paul Aimable Guépratte |
Nickname(s) | Point d'honneur (" the British),
Srpska majka ("Serbian mother" by the Serbs) |
Born | 30 August 1856 Granville |
Died | 21 November 1939(1939-11-21) (aged 83) Brest |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1874 — 1918 |
Rank | vice-admiral |
Battles/wars | Battle of Gallipoli |
Awards | Legion of Honour White Eagle |
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