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Claude de Forbin

French admiral

Died when: 76 years 210 days (918 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Claude de Forbin

Claude, chevalier, then count de Forbin-Gardanne (6 August 1656 – 4 March 1733) was a French naval commander.In 1685–1688 he was on a diplomatic mission to Siam.

He became governor of Bangkok and a general in the Siamese army, and left Siam shortly before King Narai fell ill and was deposed by a coup d'état.


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