Jean-Baptiste-Joseph-René Poulain
French Navy officer
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| Intro | French Navy officer | |
| Places | France | |
| is | Military personnel Officer Navy officer | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Death | 21 October 1805 |
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Biography
Jean-Baptiste Joseph René Poulain ( ? — Héros, off Trafalgar, 21 October 1805) was a French Navy officer.
Career
As a Commander, he captained the 74-gun Héros. He took part in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he was mortally wounded at 13:15. Lieutenant Conor replaced him as captain of Héros.