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Quiz Famous sailors

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Find these men who have spent a large part of their lives at sea?

 

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Who was the privateer born in 1773 in Saint-Malo who gave his name to a chain of computer stores?

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This privateer from Dunkirk is famous for his adventures during the reign of Louis XIV. Who was he?

This privateer from Dunkirk is famous for his adventures during the reign of Louis XIV. Who was he?

3

What was the nickname of Edward Teach (1680-1718), the pirate who terrorized the world for a few years, and who, in reality, proved to be far more astute than cruel?

4
Who was the sailor born in Genoa who discovered America under the Spanish flag?

Who was the sailor born in Genoa who discovered America under the Spanish flag?

5

This Portuguese explorer (1460-1524) is famous for having opened up a sea route to India, which, alas, was not exploited by his country after his death. Who was he?

6

Who was the English admiral who gave Napoleon I a home-cooked thrashing at Trafalgar?

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Who was the Portuguese navigator (1480-1521) whose name still appears on a strait?

Who was the Portuguese navigator (1480-1521) whose name still appears on a strait?

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This charismatic, multilingual sailor and legal expert is famous for having sailed up the St. Lawrence in 1534 and explored Canada. Who was he?

This charismatic, multilingual sailor and legal expert is famous for having sailed up the St. Lawrence in 1534 and explored Canada. Who was he?

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Who was this emeritus corsair from Saint-Malo, a specialist in racing warfare who was famous, among other things, for having ... seasickness?

Who was this emeritus corsair from Saint-Malo, a specialist in racing warfare who was famous, among other things, for having ... seasickness?

10

Who was this sailor who died in 1798 after having his arms and legs blown off by cannonballs, on a bran barrel, at the battle of Aboukir, keeping his command to the end?

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This sailor is famous for his red bonnet and his experimental ship La Calypso. Who is he?

This sailor is famous for his red bonnet and his experimental ship La Calypso. Who is he?

12

Who is this Breton sailor, journalist and radio personality who made the Grosses tetes on RTL such a success?

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