him released, and replaced by Joseph de Flotte. Albert de Rions was appointed commander of the Brest squadron, but failed to restore discipline there too. He was promoted to contre-amiral on 1 January 1792, but abandoned his port to become an émigré and joined the Armée des Princes. He returned in France in 1801 to retire. Sources and references Notes Citations Bibliography External links French Navy admirals Military personnel from Avignon 1802 deaths 1728 births French military personnel of the Seven Years' War French military personnel of the American Revolutionary War French Royalist military leaders of the French Revolutionary Wars