Toussaint Hocquart was a French naval officer. Biography He was born on 29 October 1700 in Nantes, France. He died on 25 April 1772 in Seine-Maritime, France. Personal life He came from a noble family and he was the fifth son of Jean Hyacinthe Hocquart de Seulles. He was the brother of Gilles Hocquart. He got married two times, once to Madeleine Honorée de Francine and once to Marie Anne Compoint du Boulhard. Career He commanded several ships, which included the Alcide. He served in the French Navy and participated in several battles: First Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747) Action of 8 June 1755 Awards and Honours He was appointed as a member of the Académie de Marine. He was made a member of the Order of Saint Louis. See also War of the Austrian Succession Edward Boscawen References External links French soldiers French Navy 1700 births 1772 deaths