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Émile Pinet-Laprade

1822 – 1869

French colonial governor

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Lived 1822 – 1869 (aged 47). Émile Pinet-Laprade was a French colonial administrator, military officer and politician.

Émile Pinet-Laprade (1822–1869) was a French governor of Senegal.

Biography Succeeding Bernard Jauréguiberry, Pinet-Laprade was governor of Senegal from May 13, 1863, until July 14, 1863. Louis Faidherbe then took over until May 1, 1865, when Pinet-Laprade assumed the position again until July 14, 1863. Ferdinand Charles Alexandre Tredos then succeeded him. Pinet-Laprade was born on July 13, 1822, in Mirepoix, Ariège and died on August 17, 1869, in Saint-Louis, Senegal. He was buried in Mirepoix on August 11, 1872.

Posterity A major boulevard in Dakar bears his name. He had no children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École polytechnique
Positions held
Colonial governor of French Sénégal
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Emile Pinet-Laprade, Jean Marie Emile Pinet-Laprade

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Émile Pinet-Laprade?

French colonial governor (1822-1869)

When was Émile Pinet-Laprade born?

Émile Pinet-Laprade was born on 13 July 1822 in Mirepoix.

When did Émile Pinet-Laprade die?

Émile Pinet-Laprade died on 17 August 1869 in Saint-Louis.

What was Émile Pinet-Laprade's occupation?

Émile Pinet-Laprade was a colonial administrator, military officer and politician.

What nationality was Émile Pinet-Laprade?

Émile Pinet-Laprade was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Émile Pinet-Laprade

· Wikidata: Q3588700

· DBpedia: Émile Pinet-Laprade

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