Thierry Montefort

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Thierry Montefort

Lord-Viscount of Sartoux, Marquis of Auxillac
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Admiral Montefort in 1719
Birth nameThierry Montefort
Nickname(s)Old Ironsides
Born(1658-12-01)December 1, 1658
Côte Serene, Gaullica
DiedMarch 17, 1730(1730-03-17) (aged 71)
Verlois, Gaullica
Buried
Verlois, Gaullica
AllegianceGaullica
Service/branchGaullican Navy
Years of service1676 - 1730
RankAdmiral
Commands heldAdmiral of Gaullica, Admiral of the Home Fleet
Battles/warsThird Gilded War
War of Haillet's Finger
AwardsCross of the Order of Mary, Order of the Knights Sepulchon, Order of the Isles, Order of Jörmungandr
Spouse(s)Renée Montefort

Thierry Montefort, also known as The Lord-Viscount of Sartoux or The Marquis of Auxillac, was an admiral serving Gaullica during the Third Gilded War and the War of Haillet's Finger. Fighting primarily in southern Asteria Superior and Euclea he earned the nickname Old Ironsides based on his preference of engagement; bringing about more guns in a battle line than an enemy could muster. He is famous for defending the Estmerish Isles during the War of Haillet's Finger as part of the Fourth Gilded War as well as defeating the Raglanese Red Squadron at the Battle of Trädnen Bank. Amidst the battle he gained honour and universal renown for his rescuing of Raglanese sailors from their sinking ships.