Jean Bart

Jean Bart (21 October 1650 – 27 April 1702) was a celebrated Dutch-born French naval officer and privateer during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Dunkirk, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands, Bart is best known for his daring exploits and successful naval campaigns against English and Dutch fleets, particularly during the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession. His strategic prowess and bold tactics earned him the respect of his contemporaries and a prominent place in French naval history. Bart's name is also associated with several French naval vessels, including the Jean Bart-class submarines. In Hebrew, his name is translated as ז'אן בר, and in Dutch, it is Jan Bart. His legacy continues to be honored in France, where he is remembered as a national hero and a symbol of maritime courage.