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Nov 29, 1878 Chantilly, Hauts de France, France Died on 30 Jul 1977 (aged 98)
French admiral
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About Jean De Laborde
- Jean de Laborde (29 November 1878 – 30 July 1977) was a French naval officer who had a long and illustrious career starting at the end of the 19th century and extending to World War II where he served as admiral.
- A pioneer of naval aviation in France, he captained the first French aircraft carrier, earned many awards, and held many top posts.
- He is most well known for his final military act, the scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon during the German occupation of Vichy France in World War II, which left his prestige in ruins and led to his arrest and conviction for treason.
