edward riou meaning in French

edward riou

His gallantry and calmness under fire following the death of Captain Edward Riou and all the senior officers on his ship was rewarded with being made First Lieutenant on HMS Victory by Horatio Nelson.
À la bataille de Copenhague, en 1801, sa galanterie et son flegme sous le feu, malgré la mort de tous les officiers séniors de son bâtiment, lui valent d'être fait premier-lieutenant sur le HMS Victory par Horatio Nelson.
She served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars under several notable naval commanders and played a key role in the Battle of Copenhagen under Captain Edward Riou, when Riou commanded the frigate squadron during the attack.
Le navire sert pendant les guerres de la Révolution française et napoléoniennes sous plusieurs commandants de marine notables et joue un rôle clé dans la bataille de Copenhague sous le capitaine Edward Riou, lorsque Riou commande l'escadron de frégates lors de l'attaque.