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Jean-Baptiste-François Bompart
Born1757
Lorient
Died1842 (aged 84–85)
Bagnols-sur-Cèze
Allegiance Kingdom of France
 French First Republic
Service / branch French Navy
RankVice Admiral
CommandsEmbuscade, Expédition d'Irlande
Battles / wars

Jean-Baptiste-François Bompart (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist fʁɑ̃swa bɔ̃paʁ]; 1757 – 1842) was a French Navy officer and privateer. He was related to the noted Admiral Maxime de Bompart.

He took part in the American War of Independence as a young officer.

He later captained the Embuscade. She encountered and fought HMS Boston off New Jersey at the action of 31 July 1793.

Promoted to admiral, he commanded the Expédition d'Irlande and was later defeated at the Battle of Tory Island.

He retired in 1801 over political disputes.

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