Théophile Aube
| Hyacinthe Laurent Théophile Aube | |
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| Born |
November 22, 1826 Toulon, Var, France |
| Died |
December 31, 1890 (aged 64) Toulon |
| Allegiance |
 France |
| Service/branch | Navy |
| Years of service | 1755-1791 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Other work | French Minister of Marine |
Hyacinthe Laurent Théophile Aube (November 22, 1826 in Toulon, Var - December 31, 1890 in Toulon) was a French admiral, who held several important governmental positions during the Third Republic.
Aube served as Governor of Martinique between 1879 and 1881, and as the French Minister of Marine from January 7, 1886 to May 30, 1887. He was an ardent supporter of the Jeune École and he temporarily stopped construction work on several battleships during his time in office.
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