Who is Jean Bart
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Jean Bart
Jean Bart (October 21, 1651 - April 27, 1702) - was a (Dutch born) French naval commander and privateer. His Flemish birth name was most probably Jan Baert.
Three reasons to love Jean Bart
1: He carried a licence from the King, and attacked only the King's enemies.
2: One of the most beloved Pirates. He was hero of his home town Dunkerque.
3: Renowned for his skillful and daring achievements in the wars of Louis XIV.
2: One of the most beloved Pirates. He was hero of his home town Dunkerque.
3: Renowned for his skillful and daring achievements in the wars of Louis XIV.
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Ken Reynolds
Oct 24, 2010 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- I have a bronze statue of Jean bart which is about 9" tale but the blade of the sword is missing. You thinkk it is worth anything?
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Home town Hero
Jean Bart helped Louis the Fourteenth beat France's many enemies
In 1694 Jean Bart captured a huge convoy of Dutch grain ships, saving Paris from starvation.
In World War II Dunkirk was almost completely destroyed by the Germans, but this statue of Jean Bart survived.
Apparently the sword that Jean Bart is holding points directly towards England, and it was used as a guide for the German air force.
More than 27 ships of the French Navy, over a period of 200 years, have born the name Jean Bart.
In 1694 Jean Bart captured a huge convoy of Dutch grain ships, saving Paris from starvation.
The town of Dunkirk has honoured his memory by erecting a statue and by naming a public square after him.
In World War II Dunkirk was almost completely destroyed by the Germans, but this statue of Jean Bart survived.
Apparently the sword that Jean Bart is holding points directly towards England, and it was used as a guide for the German air force.
More than 27 ships of the French Navy, over a period of 200 years, have born the name Jean Bart.
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