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| | Abraham Duquesne — FactMonster.com |
 | | As commander of the new French fleet, he distinguished himself in the third of the Dutch Wars, engaging Admiral De Ruyter in the Lipari Islands, and sharing in the victory of Palermo (1676). |
 | | Although a Protestant, he was created marquis (1681) and was exempted from proscription when the Edict of Nantes was revoked (1685). |
 | | Forbin, Claude, comte de - Forbin, Claude, comte de Forbin, Claude, comte de, 1656–1733, French naval commander. |
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