Pierre Étienne René Marie Dumanoir Le Pelley | |
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Born | 2 August 1770 Granville, Normandy, France |
Died | 7 July 1829 Paris, Île-de-France, France | (aged 58)
Allegiance | Kingdom of France French First Republic First French Empire |
Service | Royal Navy French Navy |
Years of service | 1787 – 1815 |
Rank | Vice-amiral |
Unit | Berwick Révolution Carrère Formidable |
Commands | Danzig Command Marseille Command |
Battles / wars | ' |
Awards | Count of the Empire Legion of Honour Order of Saint Louis |
Relations | Georges René Le Peley de Pléville (cousin) |
Vice-Admiral Count Pierre Étienne René Marie Dumanoir Le Pelley (2 August 1770 in Granville – 7 July 1829 in Paris)[1] was a French Navy officer, best known for commanding the vanguard of the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. His conduct during this battle was the subject of controversy.