Thomas Claude Bernard Renart de Fuschamberg, marquis d'Amblimont | |
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Governor general of the French Antilles | |
In office 14 March 1697 – 17 August 1700 | |
Preceded by | Charles de Courbon de Blénac Charles de Pechpeyrou-Comminges de Guitaut (acting) |
Succeeded by | Charles de Pechpeyrou-Comminges de Guitaut (acting) Charles Desnotz |
Personal details | |
Born | 1642 |
Died | 17 August 1700 Martinique |
Nationality | French |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
Branch/service | France Army French Navy |
Years of service | 1656–1663 1663–1700 |
Rank | Chef d'escadre |
Battles/wars | Cretan War Anglo-Dutch Wars Franco-Dutch War Nine Years' War |
Thomas Claude Bernard Renart de Fuschamberg, marquis d'Amblimont (1642 – 17 August 1700) was a French Navy officer, nobleman and colonial administrator who served as governor general of the French Antilles. He is best known for his 1674 defense of Martinique against Dutch forces under Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, where he was captain of a warship that played a critical role in driving the Dutch land forces off their beachhead.