François-Edmond Pâris
Encyclopedia
François-Edmond Pâris was a French
admiral, notable for his contribution to naval engineering during the rise of the steam, for his books, and for his role in organising the Musée national de la Marine
.
and took part in the famous circumnavigation of the Astrolabe until 1829. He then took part in another scientific expedition around the world, aboard the Favorite, until 1832.
Promoted to lieutenant in 1832, Pâris was sent to England to study the naval use of steam engine the next year. After this mission, he captained the Castor from 1834 to 1836.
In 1837, he was attached to the Artémise for a third exploration cruise, which lasted until 1840, when he was promoted to commander. These experiences abroad provided him with the material of his Essai sur la construction navale des peuples extraeuropéens.
In 1843, he received command of Infernal. From 1844, he captained the Archimède, receiving the rank of captain in 1846. He then commanded the Comte d’Eu until 1847, the Gomer in 1848, and Orénoque in 1850, and the Fleurus in 1854. During the Crimean War
, Pâris came in charge of the naval division of Dniepr after the Battle of Kinburn
. In 1856, he took command of Audacieuse.
In 1858, Pâris was promoted to rear admiral. From 1860 to 1861, he led the 2nd division of the fleet, with his flag on Algésiras
.
In 1863, he became a member of the French Academy of Sciences
in recognition of his contributions to geography.
In 1864, Pâris was promoted to vice-admiral, and headed the archives until his retirement in 1871. He was then put in charge of the Musée national de la Marine
, to which he greatly contributed by organising the collections and acquiring new items.
Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 1841. Folio, 160 pp, ill., 132 plates.
Paris, 1879. Folio.
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admiral, notable for his contribution to naval engineering during the rise of the steam, for his books, and for his role in organising the Musée national de la Marine
Musée national de la Marine
The Musée national de la Marine is a maritime museum located in the Palais de Chaillot, Trocadéro, in the XVIe arrondissement of Paris. It has annexes at Brest, Port-Louis, Rochefort , Toulon and Saint-Tropez...
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Career
Pâris joined the Navy in 1820. Promoted to ensign in 1826, he served under Dumont d'UrvilleJules Dumont d'Urville
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville was a French explorer, naval officer and rear admiral, who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.-Childhood:Dumont was born at Condé-sur-Noireau...
and took part in the famous circumnavigation of the Astrolabe until 1829. He then took part in another scientific expedition around the world, aboard the Favorite, until 1832.
Promoted to lieutenant in 1832, Pâris was sent to England to study the naval use of steam engine the next year. After this mission, he captained the Castor from 1834 to 1836.
In 1837, he was attached to the Artémise for a third exploration cruise, which lasted until 1840, when he was promoted to commander. These experiences abroad provided him with the material of his Essai sur la construction navale des peuples extraeuropéens.
In 1843, he received command of Infernal. From 1844, he captained the Archimède, receiving the rank of captain in 1846. He then commanded the Comte d’Eu until 1847, the Gomer in 1848, and Orénoque in 1850, and the Fleurus in 1854. During the Crimean War
Crimean War
The Crimean War was a conflict fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, the British Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The war was part of a long-running contest between the major European powers for influence over territories of the declining...
, Pâris came in charge of the naval division of Dniepr after the Battle of Kinburn
Battle of Kinburn (1855)
The Battle of Kinburn/Kil-Bouroun was a naval engagement during the final stage of the Crimean War. It took place on the tip of the Kinburn Peninsula on 17 October 1855...
. In 1856, he took command of Audacieuse.
In 1858, Pâris was promoted to rear admiral. From 1860 to 1861, he led the 2nd division of the fleet, with his flag on Algésiras
French ship Algésiras (1855)
The Algésiras was a 90-gun steam ship of the line of the French Navy.In 1859, she took part in the blockade of Venice and various operations in the Mediterranean.She was decommissioned in 1865 and used as a transport...
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In 1863, he became a member of the French Academy of Sciences
French Academy of Sciences
The French Academy of Sciences is a learned society, founded in 1666 by Louis XIV at the suggestion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, to encourage and protect the spirit of French scientific research...
in recognition of his contributions to geography.
In 1864, Pâris was promoted to vice-admiral, and headed the archives until his retirement in 1871. He was then put in charge of the Musée national de la Marine
Musée national de la Marine
The Musée national de la Marine is a maritime museum located in the Palais de Chaillot, Trocadéro, in the XVIe arrondissement of Paris. It has annexes at Brest, Port-Louis, Rochefort , Toulon and Saint-Tropez...
, to which he greatly contributed by organising the collections and acquiring new items.
Works
Most notable works:- Essai sur la construction navale des peuples extra-européens ou Collection des navires et pirogues construits par les habitants de l'Asie, de la Malaisie, du Grand Océan et de l'Amérique dessinés et mesurés pendant les voyages autour du monde de "l'Astrolabe", "la Favorite" et "l'Artémise".
Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 1841. Folio, 160 pp, ill., 132 plates.
- Souvenirs de marine conservés, ou Collection de plans de navires de guerre et de commerce et de bateaux divers de tous les pays tracés par les constructeurs ou marins ... recueillis et publiés par l'amiral Pâris ... Album.
Paris, 1879. Folio.
Tribute
From the 10 March 2010 to 19 September 2010, an exhibition is held in the National maritim museum in Paris, it shows the work of Paris to preserve the knowledge of the maritim cultures of the world by documenting and designing models. Named "All the boats of the world ", the exhibition conceived as a round-the-world journey, allows us to discover a wide variety of peoples, seas and rivers, and to get to know both their boats and their cultures.External links
- musée marine official website
- To know more about Paris and "All the boat of the world" the official virtual exhibition