François-Paul Brueys d'Aigalliers

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Vice-Admiral François-Paul Brueys d'Aigalliers, Comte de Brueys, (February 12, 1753 – August 1, 1798) was the French commander in the Battle of the Nile, in which the French Revolutionary Navy was defeated by Royal Navy forces under Admiral Horatio Nelson. The British victory helped to ensure their naval supremacy throughout the Napoleonic Wars.

D'Aigalliers was born in Rue Boucairie, Uzès, Gard, southern France in a house which now bears a plaque with his name. He came from the aristocracy and saw family and friends killed during the Reign of Terror. Nevertheless, he continued to serve in the Navy of Republican France. In 1793, he had his rank taken away due to his noble birth. However, he was reinstated in 1795 and then promoted to rear admiral.

He was killed when his ship L'Orient exploded at Abukir during the battle.