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Jean-Baptiste-François Bompart
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| Born | 1757 Lorient |
| Died | 1842 (aged 84–85) Bagnols-sur-Cèze |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of France French First Republic |
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 French Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Embuscade, Expédition d'Irlande |
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Jean-Baptiste-François Bompart (1757 in Lorient – 1842 in Bagnols) was a French privateer, navy officer and admiral. He was related to the noted Admiral Maxime de Bompart.
He took part in the American War of Independence as a young officer.
He later captained the Embuscade. She encountered and fought HMS Boston off New Jersey at the action of 31 July 1793.
Promoted to admiral, he commanded the Expédition d'Irlande and was later defeated at the Battle of Tory Island.
He retired in 1801 over political disputes.
See also
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