Henri de Paschal de Rochegude

Henri de Paschal de Rochegude was a French Navy officer. He served in the War of American Independence, and became a member of the Académie de Marine.

Biography

Rochegude joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 20 May 1757. He took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.
Rochegude was promoted to Lieutenant on 14 February 1778. That year, he served as first officer in the frigate Résolue, part of the squadron under Orvilliers. He took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778 He later transferred to the frigate Junon, taking part in the capture of HMS Ardent in the action of 17 August 1779.
He later served on the 110-gun Royal Louis, taking part in the Battle of Cape Spartel on 20 October 1782.
Rochegude was promoted to Captain in May 1786. He then started a political career.
Rochegude retired in 1800, and from then on he researched Occitan poetry.