during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. A combined French and Dutch fleet under Job Forant encountered a larger English fleet commanded by Admiral Sir Thomas Allin...
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press his advantage – much to the dismay of his junior flag-officers, Job Forant and Jean Gabaret. King William was also unsatisfied with the outcome;...
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approach and retire from the city in safety, he had longboats commanded by Job Forant carry five anchors close in to the north east of the city, with 2,000...
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In 1686, still on the Modéré, he was part of a small squadron under Job Forant(fr) and engaged in battle near Cape Finisterre. On 2 May 1687 Amblimont...
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Bourville (acting, 1723–1724; 1729–1731; 1737–39; 1740) Isaac-Louis de Forant (1739–1740) Jean-Baptiste Prévost du Quesnel (1740–1744) Louis Du Pont Duchambon...
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come out on the same ship as the newly appointed governor, Isaac-Louis de Forant. Bigot wanted to impress his superiors in France. Thus, he began to attend...
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