François Guillemot de Villebois

Also known as Nikita Petrovich Villebois

Nikita Petrovich Villebois was a Russian Vice-Admiral of French origin. Father General feldtseyhmeyster Alexander Villebois.

Occupation: memoirist, land owner, military personnel, naval officer
Position held: aide-de-camp
Citizenship: Kingdom of France
Born: March 3, 1681, March 23, 1861
Died: May 13, 1760, March 28, 1760

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Elisabeth de Villeboisspouse Alexander Guillemot de Villeboischild Daniel Guillemot de Villeboischild

aide-de-campposition held Kingdom of Francecountry of citizenship

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Nikita Petrovich Villebois (; real name François Guillemot de Villebois; 1681–1760) was a Russian Vice-Admiral of French origin. Father General feldtseyhmeyster Alexander Villebois. From Brittany noble family. In 1697 he was admitted to the Russian naval service of Peter I of Russia. In 1712, he was the best man at the wedding of Tsar Peter I with Catherine I of Russia. In 1713, commanding a detachment of 30 fishing boats attacked 3 Swedish brigantine and grabbed one of them. In 1715, promoted from second lieutenant to lieutenant, 18 June 1717 in the captain-lieutenant, August 26, 1718 to Captain 3 rank, March 15, 1721 captain 2 rank, October 22, 1721 to Captain 1st Rank 5 April 1727 in the captain-Commander with the appointment of adjutant-general of the fleet, January 7, 1741 promoted to rear admiral. Since 1724 he commanded the St. Petersburg naval command. In 1727, he supervised the construction of the bridge across the Neva River. November 13, 1729 appointed a member of Admiralty Board.

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Also known as Nikita Petrovich Villebois

François Guillemot de Villebois

François Guillemot de Villebois

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