{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jean-Fran\u00e7ois de Galaup, Comte de Lap\u00e9rouse: France's Greatest Explorer You've Never Heard Of","description":"Annie Sargent talks with Elyse Rivin about Jean-Fran\u00e7ois de Galaup, Comte de Lap\u00e9rouse. He was born near Albi. He became one of France's greatest naval explorers. Louis XVI sent him to finish mapping the Pacific after Captain Cook. Listen to this episode ad-free They cover his forbidden love story. They talk about his humane command style, rare for a naval officer of his time. They also cover the 1788 cyclone that ended his voyage near the Solomon Islands. It remains one of France's biggest maritime mysteries, and search parties still look for answers today. Tune in for a story of ambition, love, and disappearance. Subscribe to Join Us in France so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode     Today on the podcast: Jean-Fran\u00e7ois de Galaup, Comte de Lap\u00e9rouse Podcast supporters Magazine segment Adventure Setup Why Lap\u00e9rouse Matters Origins in Albi  Childhood and Education  Naval Academy to First Battles  North Atlantic Campaigns  Humane Commander Reputation Rivalry with Britain  Indian Ocean Expedition  Forbidden Love Eleanor American War Heroics  Explorer Mindset and Maps  Name La P\u00e9rouse Explained  Marriage and Royal Mission Epic Pacific Route  Cyclone And Disappearance Searches And Legacy Eleanor Waits In Vain  Astrolabe Navigation Tech  Visiting Albi And Paris Final Recommendations Thank you Patrons  \u200aFrench summer camp for adults. Annie\u2019s Updates  Next week on the podcast Copyright   More episodes about French culture ","author_name":"Join Us in France Travel Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/joinusinfrance.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42790905\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f70909\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/205986055"}