Jean-Marthe-Adrien l'Hermite
Jean-Marthe-Adrien l'Hermite | |
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Portrait of l'Hermite | |
| Born | 29 September 1766 Coutances, Manche |
| Died | 28 August 1826 (aged 59) Plessis-Picquet |
| Allegiance | French First Republic First French Empire Louis XVIII |
| Service | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1780–1816 |
| Rank | Contre-amiral |
| Commands | Seine Preneuse Impétueux Alexandre Vengeur Régulus Ville de Varsovie Ville de Marseille |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Baron of the Empire Legion of Honour Order of Saint Louis Name engraved on the Arc de Triomphe |
Counter-Admiral Jean-Marthe-Adrien l'Hermite (29 September 1766 — 28 August 1826) was a French Navy officer best known for his involvement in the Glorious First of June and L'Hermite's expedition during the Atlantic campaign of 1806.