Brigadier des armées navales was a naval rank in theFrench Navy during theancien Régime. The rank was created by an edict on 25 March 1765, renamedChef de Division on 1 January 1786.[1] It was senior toCapitaine de vaisseau, and junior toChef d'escadre.
The rank of Brigadier des armées navales was introduced on 25 March 1765, and automatically bestowed upon the 50 most senior Captains in the Navy. It was the most senior rank in the Navy below general officers, similar to aBrigadier in the Army.
On 1 January 1786, Navy MinisterCastries renamed the rank to "Chef de Division" and limited their number to 27.[1]
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