François Picard-Destelan
François Picard-Destelan (20 April 1909 in British Hong Kong – 12 January 1983 in Criquetot-l'Esneval) was a French admiral of the French Navy.
François Picard-Destelan | |
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| Born | 20 April 1909 |
| Died | January 12, 1983 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Vice- Admiral |
| Spouse(s) | Geneviève Bertheau de Chazal (1912-1962) |
| Children | Christiane, Ghislaine, Bernadette, Nicole & Guy |
Biography
He joined the French Navy in 1928, in Cherbourg. Promoted to Lieutenant de vaisseau in 1937, he served as an interpreter in 1942, during World War II. He served as Corvette captain in 1945 on the Richelieu-class battleship and Frigate captain in 1948. He was promoted to capitaine de vaisseau in 1954, Rear admiral in 1959 and Vice admiral from 1960 and 1967. He commanded the fleet of the Pacific.
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