Jean François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, often called simply Lapérouse, was a French naval officer and explorer. Having enlisted at the age of 15, he had a successful naval career and in 1785 was appointed to lead a scientific expedition... Wikipedia
Born: August 23, 1741, Albi, France
Parents: Marguerite de Rességuier and Victor-Joseph de Galaup
Nationality: French
Years of service: 1756–1788