Auguste Léopold Protet
1808–1862 (age 54)
Biography
Auguste Léopold Protet was a distinguished naval officer who served the French maritime interests during the nineteenth century. His naval career reflected France's continued importance as a seafaring nation.
Protet was honored with burial in Saint-Servan-sur-Mer, a fitting location for a man of the sea. His service to the French Navy remains part of the maritime heritage of France.