About
French naval officer who explored the Mekong river in what is now Vietnam.
Before Fame
He served on an expedition to China, where he explored the upper side of the Yangtze River.
Trivia
As a longtime advocate of expanding French influence in Vietnam, he was tasked with mapping out its navigable routes.
Family Life
He joined naval school in France against the objections if his parents.
Associated With
Nicolas Baudin was another well-known French explorer.
