René Duguay-Trouin

René Trouin, Sieur du Gué, also known as René Duguay-Trouin (; 10 June 1673 – 27 September 1736), was a French Navy officer and privateer best known for his service in the War of the Spanish Succession. Successful in his military career, Duguay-Trouin eventually becoming Lieutenant-General of the Naval Armies of the King (vice admiral; French: ''Lieutenant-Général des armées navales du roi'') in 1728, as well as a Commander in the Order of Saint-Louis. Ten ships of the French navy have since been named in his honour. Provided by Wikipedia