Chief Naval Squadron
Appointed Chief of the Naval Squadron, 1st term
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Anne-Hilarion Tourville de Cotentin Biography and Timeline
Follow Anne-Hilarion Tourville de Cotentin through 10 dated historical records for France.
Anne-Hilarion Tourville de Cotentin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1676–1693Years on this page
1676
1689
Battle of Isle of Wight
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet off the Isle of Wight
Role range: 1688-1697
Blockade of Brest
Breaks the English blockade of Brest
Role range: 1688-1697
Brest Blockade Broken
Tourville breaks through the English blockade, restoring French naval freedom of movement from Brest.
Role range: 1688-1697
Chief Naval Squadron
Appointed Chief of the Naval Squadron, 2nd term
Role range: 1688-1697
Chief Naval Squadron
Appointed Chief of the Naval Squadron, 2nd term
1690
Battle of Beachy Head
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet & sinks 5 of its ships
Role range: 1688-1697
1693
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet
Role range: 1688-1697
Battle of Lagos
Intercepts an Anglo-Dutch force advancing toward Smyrna. Destroys 100 of the 400 Anglo-Dutch vessels
Role range: 1688-1697
Chief Naval Squadron
Appointed Marshal of France
Records, sources and methodology
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