Claude de Forbin

Military Person

1656 – 1733

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Who was Claude de Forbin?

Claude, chevalier, then count de Forbin-Gardanne was a French naval commander. In 1685-1688 he was on a diplomatic mission to Siam. He became governor of Bangkok and a general in the Siamese army, and left Siam shortly before King Narai fell ill and was deposed by a Coup d'état.

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Born
Aug 6, 1656
Saint-Malo
Also known as
  • Forbin
Died
Mar 4, 1733

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on July 23, 2013

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