François Courson de la Villehelio
French military officer
About François Courson de la Villehelio
Lived 1791 – 1830 (aged 38–39).
François Courson de la Villehelio was chief of Yanam in what is today India during French colonial rule.
De la Villehelio was born at Île-de-France in 1791. His parents were François-Thérès Courson de la Villehelio and Amélie Courson de la Villehelio (née de Kersauson du Vijac).
De la Villehelio was nominated by King Louis XVIII as Chief of Yanam on 21 July 1814. A royal decree dated 9 June 1824 relieved him of his duties. However his term ended on 19 April 1825. De la Villehelio remained in Yanam until his death on 28 May 1830.
In Yanam, the village Coursonpeta (now Kurasampeta) was named in De la Villehelio's honor.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped François Courson de la Villehelio's
Frequently asked questions
Who was François Courson de la Villehelio?
French military officer
When was François Courson de la Villehelio born?
François Courson de la Villehelio was born in 1791.
When did François Courson de la Villehelio die?
François Courson de la Villehelio died on 28 May 1830.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: François Courson de la Villehelio
· DBpedia: François Courson de la Villehelio
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). François Courson de la Villehelio. https://biography.guide/francois-courson-de-la-villehelio/
MLA: "François Courson de la Villehelio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francois-courson-de-la-villehelio/.
Chicago: "François Courson de la Villehelio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francois-courson-de-la-villehelio/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC