François Dupont Duvivier
Francois Duvivier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1705 Port-Royal, France |
| Died | 28 May 1776 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance | France |
| Years of service | 1730-1747 |
| Battles / wars | |
Captain François Dupont Duvivier (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa dypɔ̃ dyvivje]; 25 April 1705 – 28 May 1776) was an Acadian-born merchant and officer of the French colonial troupes de la marine. He was the wealthiest offer on Ile Royale and led the Raid on Canso and Siege of Annapolis Royal (1744) during King George's War. He received the Order of Saint Louis for his military work in Acadia.