Capitanes Generales Museum
La Habana, Cuba
Historical Significance:
Admiral Pierre Claude, Marquis DuQuesne, was an officer in the French and Spanish Navies during the Revolutionary War part of which was his service on the Frigate Hermione made famous by General LaFayette. His last service was as a Captain in the United States Navy. (Photo from Rialp, Coton; Facebook Post DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN Revolution; June 19, 2013. Information for Notable Features section from Russell, Virginia C.; Daughters Overseas A History of Units Overseas; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution PUBLICATION, 1990.p. 62)
Acknowledgements: The Havana Chapter, NSDAR marked the grave of Admiral Pierre Claude, Marquis DuQuesne in 1930. This chapter disbanded on April 17, 1971.
Form Submitted By: NSDAR Historic Preservation Committee 06/19/2013
