Nicholas-Hyacinthe de Botderu[Note 1] (1732—1801)[4] was a French Navy officer. He notably served during the War of American Independence.
Botderu married Jeanne de Mauduit du Plessis. They had three daughters.[5]
In 1777, Botderu was captain of the 32-gun frigate Inconstante, part of the squadron under Du Chaffault.[6]
In 1778, Botderu captained the 64-gun Éveillé, part of the White-and-blue squadron under Du Chaffault in the fleet under Orvilliers. He took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778.[1][7]
In 1781, he was at Saint-Domingue and in Brest.[8] He took part in the Siege of Pensacola,[Note 2] commanding a 700-man landing party.[9] On 17 July, he was given command of the 64-gun Vaillant.[10]
On 6 March 1785, he was promoted to Brigadier des Armées navales.[5]
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