Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu

Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu (1738–1810) was a French explorer, diplomat and politician.

Also recorded as Charles Pierre Comte de Claret de Fleurieu.

Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu in brief

Born
1738
Died
1810
Known for
explorer, diplomat, politician, cartographer and naval officer
Place of birth
Lyon
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Pierre Claret.

Born at Lyon in 1738, died at former 2nd arrondissement of Paris in 1810.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include Councillor of State and member of the Council of Elders. Membership is recorded of French Academy of Sciences, Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon.

Work by Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis.

Sources

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    “Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2960015: Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu

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