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François-Louis du Maitz de Goimpy

François-Louis-Edme-Gabriel, Comte du Maitz de Goimpy Feuquières was a French Navy officer.

Career

Goimpy joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine in 1746. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1757 and to captain in 1772.

He fought in the Battle of Martinique in 1780, and commanded the 74-gun at the 1781 Battle of the Chesapeake. He was also an active lecturer at the .

In 1782, he was promoted to brigadier, and to in 1784.

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