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Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1834
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Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1834
Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1830. La Perouse (1741-1788) spent four years (1785-1788) exploring the islands in the Pacific Ocean, China and Japan, Hawaii, Australia and the Western Coast of North America. La Perouse and his expedition were lost in the Pacific in 1788, probably after being shipwrecked. From The Gallery of Portraits by Charles Knight. (London, 1834)
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Astronomer Charles Knight Comte De Exploration Explorer Jean Francois Jean Francois De Knight La Perouse Naval Uniform Navigation Navigator Oxford Science Archive Pacific Ocean Galaup Jean Francois De Galaup Jean Francois De La Perouse Naval Warfare Perouse
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This print showcases the remarkable figure of Comte de La Perouse, an 18th-century French navigator, astronomer, and explorer. Taken in 1834 by Charles Knight, this engraving immortalizes the image of a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and adventure. La Perouse's legacy is one of courage and curiosity as he spent four years embarking on an extraordinary expedition across the Pacific Ocean. From exploring islands to delving into China and Japan, Hawaii to Australia, and even venturing along the Western Coast of North America, La Perouse left no stone unturned in his quest for discovery. Tragically, fate had a different plan for La Perouse. In 1788, he vanished with his entire expedition team under mysterious circumstances—presumably lost at sea or shipwrecked. This enigmatic end only adds to his legend as a fearless explorer who sacrificed everything for the sake of exploration. In this portrait captured by Knight's skilled hand, we see La Perouse donning his naval uniform—a symbol of both authority and resilience. His gaze reflects determination mixed with a hint of melancholy; perhaps aware that every voyage carries risks unknown. As we admire this print from Heritage Images today, let us remember Jean Francois de Galaup Comte de La Perouse—an emblematic figure whose contributions to science and navigation continue to inspire generations worldwide.
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