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Romain-Desfossés was a Major
General of the Navy in Brest when he was elected on 13 May 1849 to represent Finistère in the Legislative Assembly. He was among the majority. On 31 October 1849 he was appointed Minister of the Navy and Colonies by the President
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At twelve years of age he joined the gunboat commanded by his father, a naval lieutenant, serving for several years. He became a sub-lieutenant in
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Morocco to avenge an insult to the flag. He was promoted to admiral on 9 July 1860. Joseph Romain-Desfossés died in Paris on 25 October 1864. He is buried in
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Confirmed as captain on 31 July 1841 he was commander-in-chief of the
Madagascar station from 1844 to 1847. He concluded an advantageous treaty with the Imam of
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Robert, Adolphe; Cougny, Gaston (1889). "Joseph, Romain DESFOSSÉS DIT ROMAIN-DESFOSSÉS".
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