Claude De Forbin
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Claude De Forbin
CLAUDE, chevalier de FORBIN rench naval and military commander of the troops of the king of Siam. Date: 1656 - 1733
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1656 1733 Chevalier Claude Siam Forbin Rench
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Claude de Forbin, Chevalier de la Marre (1656-1733): A French Naval and Military Commander in the Court of the King of Siam This striking image captures the enigmatic figure of Claude de Forbin, Chevalier de la Marre, a French naval and military commander who served in the court of the King of Siam during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Marseille, France, in 1656, Forbin began his military career in the French army before joining the French East India Company's naval forces in 1686. In 1688, Forbin arrived in Siam (now Thailand) as the commander of a French naval squadron. He quickly gained the favor of King Narai, who appointed him as the commander of his troops and granted him the title of Chevalier de la Marre. Forbin played a crucial role in strengthening the French presence in Siam, establishing a French trading post in Thalang, Phuket, and negotiating treaties with the Siamese court. Despite his successes, Forbin's tenure in Siam was not without challenges. He faced opposition from the Dutch and English, who sought to undermine French influence in the region. Forbin's military prowess and diplomatic skills allowed him to maintain the French presence in Siam, but his actions also led to tensions between the French and Siamese courts. This photograph, likely taken during the late 17th or early 18th century, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable figure in the history of French and Siamese relations. With his impressive military record and diplomatic accomplishments, Forbin remains an intriguing and important figure in the annals of East Asian history.
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