Paul-Jacques de Bruyères-Chalabre (Castelnaudary, 25 May 1734 — Chalabre, 6 July 1821)[1][2] was a French Navy officer.

He joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 11 February 1751, and was promoted to lieutenant on 1 October 1764, and to captain on 4 April 1777.

[5] His role in the War of American Independence earned him a membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.

[5] He then took part in the Indian Ocean campaign under Suffren, commanding the 74-gun Illustre at the Battle of Trincomalee from 25 August to 3 September 1782, [3] where he was wounded.

He was amongst the captains that Suffren recommended for promotion[8][Note 1] He received a 600-livre pension in recognition of his service.