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Théophile Aube
Hyacinthe Laurent Théophile Aube (French pronunciation: [teɔfil ob]) (22 November 1826, Toulon, Var – 31 December 1890, Toulon) was a French admiral, who held several important governmental positions during the Third Republic.[1]
Hyacinthe Laurent Théophile Aube | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 November 1826 Toulon, Var, France |
| Died | 31 December 1890 (aged 64) Toulon |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | Navy |
| Years of service | 1855-1890 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Other work | French Minister of Marine |
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.[2]
References edit
- ^ Cobb, Stephen (2016-04-08). Preparing for Blockade 1885-1914: Naval Contingency for Economic Warfare. Routledge. pp. 89–90. ISBN 978-1-317-07615-5.
- ^ Sondhaus, Lawrence (1994). The Naval Policy of Austria-Hungary, 1867-1918: Navalism, Industrial Development, and the Politics of Dualism. Purdue University Press. p. 95. ISBN 978-1-55753-034-9.