Robert Surcouf

Robert Surcouf was a French privateer, writer, ship-owner, slave trader and pirate (1773–1827). He was born at Saint-Malo and died at Saint-Servan-sur-Mer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Robert Charles Surcouf.

Born at Saint-Malo in 1773, died at Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in 1827.

Identity and origins

Robert Surcouf was recorded at birth as Robert Charles Surcouf. His recorded language was French.

He married Marie-Catherine Blaize de Maisonneuve. Other recorded relations include Joseph Potier and Robert Surcouf de Maisonneuve.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Alain Corblin (éd.), Journal du Maquis Surcouf, du Débarquement à la Libération , rédigé par Robert Leblanc, chef du maquis Surcouf, Lisieux, Société Historique de Lisieux, 2014, 200 p., Annales de Normandie, 2016.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is privateering and shipping line.

Membership is recorded of freemasonry.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and weapon of honor.

Chronology

  1. 1773Robert Surcouf born at Saint-Malo.
  2. 1827Robert Surcouf died at Saint-Servan-sur-Mer.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Surcouf”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q555329: Robert Surcouf

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