François Pitot
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Who is François Pitot?
François Pitot was a French naval officer.
He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding the frigate Républicaine française. In 1796, his ship, renamed Renommée, was captured by the 74-gun HMS Alfred. Pitot was acquitted by the court-martial for the loss of his ship.
In 1800, he captained Vengeance, fighting a battle against USS Constellation.
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