Jean-Baptiste Joseph René Poulain (; ? — Héros, off Trafalgar, 21 October 1805) was a French Navy officer.
Career As a Commander, he captained the 74-gun Héros. He took part in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he was mortally wounded at 13:15. Lieutenant Conor replaced him as captain of Héros.Fond Marine, p.331Troude, p.395
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Bibliography Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations; divisions et stations navales; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome deuxième : BB4 1 à 482 (1790-1826)