Historedia
Person

Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1785–1788

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. La Pérouse Expedition Arrives at Botany Bay

    1785–1788

    Role: French Navy officer and expedition leader

    1. 1785 · French expedition planningFrench Objectives for the Voyage

      The French government aimed to complete Cook's maps, open trade contacts, and assess British intentions at Botany Bay.

    2. 24 January 1788 · off Botany Bay, New South WalesArrival off Botany Bay

      The Astrolabe and Boussole reached Botany Bay on 24 January 1788 as the British colony was being moved to Port Jackson.

    3. 17 February 1788 · Botany Bay, New South WalesStay at Botany Bay and Receveur's Death

      The French built an observatory and garden, sent mail to Europe via the Alexander, and buried Father Receveur on 17 February 1788.

    4. 10 March 1788 · New South WalesDeparture from New South Wales

      On 10 March 1788 the expedition sailed for New Caledonia and the Solomons; no member was seen again by Europeans.

Sources

  1. Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26