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Baudin, Charles
1784-1854. Entered the French Navy in 1799 at the age of 15. By 1808 he had risen to command successively the frigates 'Pietmontaise' and 'La Semillante'. Lost his right arm in 1808 in combat with the British in the Indian Ocean. Continued in the Navy and was made captain in 1812.

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