Pierre Jean Van Stabel

Pierre Jean Van Stabel
Portrait of Vanstabel, by Antoine Maurin
Born8 November 1744
Dunkirk, France
Died30 March 1797(1797-03-30) (aged 52)
Dunkirk, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France
Service/branch French Navy
Years of service1778 — 1797
RankRear-admiral
Battles/wars
AwardsSilver sword offered by Louis XVI
Declared to have Bien mérité de la Patrie by the National Convention

Pierre Jean Van Stabel[note 1] (8 November 1744[1] – 30 March 1797[1]) was a French Navy officer best known for his role in the Glorious First of June.


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  1. ^ a b Levot, p.528