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Richelieu as the strongest French battleship name

Richelieu wins for the formidable historical figure behind the name and the fame the battleship itself acquired.

Question

What is the best French battleship name?

Short answer

Richelieu, because Cardinal Richelieu was a formidable namesake and the ship achieved lasting fame.

Notes

Jean Bart is another strong name, but Cardinal Richelieu's reputation gives Richelieu unusual weight. The battleship then earned recognition of her own, so the name does not rely entirely on its historical namesake.