Éléonore-Jean-Nicolas Soleil Éléonore-Jean-Nicolas Soleil Éléonore-Jean-Nicolas Soleil (Cherbourg, 6 January 1767 – Octeville, 11 March 1824) was a French Navy officer and captain. Born to the family of a surgeon, Soleil started sailing on a merchantman in 1783. In 1785, he served in the French Royal Navy on a fluyt, before returning to merchant shipping. In August 1789, Soleil joined up as a volunteer aboard on the "Brillant". He returned to commerce again in 1790. On 1 April 1793, Soleil joined the Navy as a midshipman first class, serving on "Brillant" again. In February 1794, he was promoted to ensign, and served on
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