Abraham Duquesne Statue

The Statue of Abraham Duquesne, in Dieppe

The Statue of Abraham Duquesne stands on the Place Nationale of Dieppe, in tribute to the great sailor born in the town. The Dieppe audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this famous admiral of the seventeenth century, one of the greatest figures of French naval history.

The tribute to the great Dieppe admiral

Between the market days and the omnipresence of the cars on the Place Nationale, to spot the statue of Abraham Duquesne can seem an ordeal, but as soon as the gaze rests on it, you are seized by its bearing. This statue pays tribute to one of the most illustrious children of Dieppe: Abraham Duquesne, born in the town at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Issued from a family of sailors, he became one of the greatest naval war leaders of the history of France, lieutenant general of the naval armies under the reign of Louis XIV. A sailor of genius and a formidable strategist, he won famous victories in the Mediterranean and took part in the great battles of his time, distinguishing himself against the enemy fleets. His exceptional career was however marked by his fidelity to Protestantism, which, at a time of religious intolerance, earned him never to receive the title of admiral despite his immense services. Dieppe, proud of this prestigious son, raised him this statue in the heart of the town. A tribute to a great sailor and a local pride, the Statue of Abraham Duquesne is a fine stop of the discovery of Dieppe.

What to see

Here you admire, on the Place Nationale, the statue that pays tribute to Abraham Duquesne, one of the most illustrious children of Dieppe, born in the town at the beginning of the seventeenth century: issued from a family of sailors, he became one of the greatest naval leaders of the history of France under Louis XIV, winning famous victories in the Mediterranean, and remained faithful to Protestantism despite the intolerance of his time. The Statue of Abraham Duquesne is a pride of Dieppe. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Statue of Abraham Duquesne stands on the Place Nationale, in the heart of Dieppe, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible. The square hosts the market on certain days. You discover the statue during a walk in the town.

Who was Abraham Duquesne, honoured in Dieppe?

One of the most illustrious children of Dieppe, born in the town at the beginning of the seventeenth century; issued from a family of sailors, he became one of the greatest naval war leaders of the history of France under Louis XIV, winning famous victories in the Mediterranean, but remained faithful to Protestantism, which earned him never to receive the title of admiral.

Where is the Statue of Abraham Duquesne in Dieppe?

On the Place Nationale, in the heart of Dieppe, in France.