Bright Sparcs
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La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup (1741 - 1788) |
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Born: 22 August 1741 Albi, France. Died: 1788 at sea. | ||
Jean-François de Galaup Le Perouse was the commander of the French expedition to explore the Pacific in 1785. |
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Alternative Names: Comte de La Pérouse |
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