Sieur de Bruno

The Governor-General of French India Joseph François Dupleix had started to show interest in Burma since 1727, on account of the country's abundance in teak and crude oil.

[2] Dupleix promised men and munitions and dispatched Bruno with the objective of developing French influence in the country.

[5] However, Dupleix's proposals to take control of the Irrawaddy delta were rejected by the French government, strongly limiting his capacity to intervene there.

[9] Following their 1740 revolt against Burmese rule, the Mon sacked Ava in 1752, and overran most of Burma, putting an end to the Toungoo dynasty.

[16] He acted as a military advisor to the Mons, and French warships participated in fighting against the Burmese in Syriam and Dagon (ancient Rangoon).

The French captains were killed and the 200 sailors forced to join the Burmese army[19][18] Bruno was roasted to death.

[17] When they reached old age, the French soldiers were able to retire in Shwebo villages, with the spiritual support of a priest.