Jean de Lacoste

Jean de Lacoste (1730–1820) was a lawyer in the parliament of Bordeaux who became chief clerk of the Navy, on the eve of the Revolution.

He was sent to the Caribbean to retain control for the new colonial regime. He was Minister of the Navy from 15 March 1792 to 10 July 1792. He was indicted by the court's criminal department, which acquitted him. After the coup of 18 Brumaire Year VIII (9 November 1799), he was appointed member of the council and retained office until the abolition of it in 1814.

Political offices
Preceded by Antoine François, comte Bertrand de Molleville	Minister of the Navy and the Colonies 16 March 1792 – 21 July 1792	Succeeded by François Joseph de Gratet, vicomte Dubouchage

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 49336586 ISNI: 0000 0000 2140 6967 SUDOC: 15200243X BNF: cb12539293g (data)

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