Bertrand Bessac

Male31 May 1753–

Brief Life History of Bertrand

When Bertrand Bessac was born on 31 May 1753, in Meyronne, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France, his father, Jean John Bessac, was 35 and his mother, Frances Oreille, was 36.

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Family Time Line

Jean John Bessac
1718–1825
Frances Oreille
1718–
Jean Bessac
1750–
Rufus Bessac
1762–1778
Bertrand Bessac
1753–
Baptiste Bessac
1754–
Jean Guilliame Bessac
1760–1824
Bessac
1761–1761

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    Siblings (6)

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    World Events (8)

    1778 · Treaty of Alliance with American Colonies

    Age 25

    After the battle of Saratoga France realized that America might be worth backing. They formed an alliance with the colonies and sent naval fleets to help with the war.

    1783 · Treaty of Paris is Signed 

    Age 30

    While Benjamin Franklin was the ambassador to France he negotiated with the French during the war to keep them on the American side. At the same time the Treaty of Paris was established.

    1789

    Age 36

    Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.

    Name Meaning

    Medieval French variant of Bertram , imported to Britain by the Normans. In modern times it has been made famous by the English philosopher Bertrand Russell ( 1872–1970 ), but is only in occasional use.

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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