Jean Bart Quotes

Well done, your Majesty!

Context

Most members of the Court were shocked and outraged at Bart’s egotistical, audacious, compliment to the King. See {632313} for the King’s reply to the upset courtiers.

Topics

Admiration

Appointments to Office, Appointees

Approval

Congratulations

Ego, Egotists, Egotism

Citations

Jean Bart, 1650-1702, French Sailor & Privateer, Chief Admiral of the French Fleet, Statement at Court when he was appointed by King Louis XIV, 1697

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Linked Quotes

Louis XIV

No doubt Jean Bart does not talk like you, but who of you could act like Jean Bart?

Citation

Bart was unfamiliar with Court and his language lacked the refinement of the French Nobility. However he was the best naval officer in France and most French Nobles at the time could speak eloquently but could not do much else well.

Action

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Bravery, Valor

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