1272716 Fran癟ois-Joseph Paul, Count of Grasse (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lieutenant G矇n矇ral des Arm矇es Navales Fran癟ois-Joseph Paul, marquis de Grasse Tilly, comte de Grasse (1722-88) was a French admiral. He is best known for his command of the French fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, which led directly to the British surrender at Yorktown.).