Robert Surcouf de Maisonneuve (4 January 1671[1] – c. 1720[2]) was a Breton privateer.

Career

Born in Saint-Malo, Surcouf de Maisonneuve captained the privateer Aimable under the reign of Louis XIV.[3]

Legacy

Amongst the descendants of Surcouf de Maisonneuve were Robert Surcouf[3] and Joseph Potier.[4]

Notes and references

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ Cunat, p. 145
    2. ↑ Cunat, p. 152
    3. 1 2 Cunat, p. 390
    4. ↑ Cunat, p.410

    Bibliography

    • Cunat, Charles (1857). Saint-Malo illustré par ses marins (in French). Imprimerie de F. Péalat.
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