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Pierre-Augustin Moncousu

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Pierre Augustin Moncousu (August 1756[1] – 6 July 1801[2]) was French naval officer.

Career

Moncousu was born in Baugé. He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding Redoutable, and died at the First Battle of Algeciras.

Family

Moncousu's first-born son was also named Pierre-Augustin, and served in the Navy as well. Ensign in 1815, he was expelled from the Navy after fomenting a plot with five other officers to ferry Napoléon from Rochefort to the United States.[3]

Notes and references

Notes

References

  1. ^ Levot, p.355
  2. ^ Levot, p.356
  3. ^ Levot, p.357

Bibliography

  • Levot, Prosper (1866). Les gloires maritimes de la France: notices biographiques sur les plus célèbres marins (in French). Bertrand.
  • Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome premier : BB4 1 à 482 (1790–1826) [1]
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