About Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé
Lived 1812 – 1881 (aged 69). Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was a French explorer and botanical collector.
Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé (1812–1881) was an explorer, businessman, and French colonial administrator who helped spread French influence in Basse Casamance, Senegal, specifically on the island of Carabane. He left a valuable account of the French perspective on this region during colonial times.
Biography The son of René Bertrand and Olive Bocandé, Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was born in Nantes on July 3, 1812.
He had control of Carabane from 1849 to 1857. He was replaced by Bourdeny.
He died in Paris on November 28, 1881.
Works
First part: Vol. 11, May–June 1849. Read online at Gallica Second part: Vol. 12, July–August 1849. Read online at Gallica
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Who was Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé?
French explorer
When was Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé born?
Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was born on 3 July 1812 in Nantes.
When did Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé die?
Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé died on 28 November 1881 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
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Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was an explorer and botanical collector.
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Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was French.
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