Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse
(1741-1788)

French Navy officer and explorer – Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse was born in Albi (French commune in Tarn, Occitania) on August 23rd, 1741 and died in Vanikoro (Island) on January 1st, 1788 at the age of 46. Today Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse would be 282 years old.

Age

how old was Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse when he died?

Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse died in 1788 at the age of 46.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1741 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Albi French commune in Tarn, Occitania
Death Date	January 1st, 1788 (Tuesday)
Death place	Vanikoro Island
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse

Birthday

When was Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse born?

Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse was born on August 23rd, 1741.

Death

When did Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse die?

Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse died on January 1st, 1788 at the age of 46 in Vanikoro (Island). Today Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse would be 282 years old.