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François-Charles de Bourlamaque

1716 – 1764

French colonial governor

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Lived 1716 – 1764 (aged 47–48). François-Charles de Bourlamaque was a French military officer.

François-Charles de Bourlamaque (also spelled Burlamaqui) was a French military leader and Governor of Guadeloupe from 1763 until his death in 1764.

Biography François-Charles de Bourlamaque was born in Paris in 1716; he was the son of Francesco Burlamacchi,

The following year he, with a small force, attempted to defend the area around Trois-Rivières during the British thrust on Montreal, but to no avail. After the French capitulation he became a Major-General in 1762 and Maréchal de camp in February 1763. He was given the governorship of Guadeloupe at the same time.

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Important facts

Born
1716, Paris, Coutevroult
Birth century
Died
1764, Basse-Terre
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Colonial governor of Guadeloupe
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped François-Charles de Bourlamaque's

Frequently asked questions

Who was François-Charles de Bourlamaque?

French colonial governor

When was François-Charles de Bourlamaque born?

François-Charles de Bourlamaque was born in 1716 in Paris, Coutevroult.

When did François-Charles de Bourlamaque die?

François-Charles de Bourlamaque died in 1764 in Basse-Terre.

What was François-Charles de Bourlamaque's occupation?

François-Charles de Bourlamaque was a military officer.

What nationality was François-Charles de Bourlamaque?

François-Charles de Bourlamaque was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François-Charles de Bourlamaque

· Wikidata: Q3084227

· DBpedia: François-Charles de Bourlamaque

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