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Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault

1631 – 1696

French colonial governor

Administrateur
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About Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault

Lived 1631 – 1696 (aged 64–65). Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault was a French administrateur.

Jacques Duchesneau de la Doussinière et d'Ambault, chevalier (; died 1696, Ambrault, near Issoudun, Berry), was intendant of New France from 1675 to 1682. His other offices included counsellor to His Majesty, treasurer of France, commissary for the generality of Tours c. 1664 and general of the king's finances in Touraine. He was the son of Guillaume Chesneau, chevalier, seigneur, cup-bearer to the king, and of Anne de Lalande.

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Important facts

Born
20 February 1631, Tours
Birth century
17th century
Died
1696, Ambrault
Occupation
Administrateur
Nationality
France
Positions held
Intendant of New France, Trésorier de France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault?

French colonial governor

When was Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault born?

Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault was born on 20 February 1631 in Tours.

When did Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault die?

Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault died in 1696 in Ambrault.

What was Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault's occupation?

Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault was an administrateur.

What nationality was Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault?

Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacques Duchesneau de La Doussinière et d'Ambault

· Wikidata: Q3158791

· DBpedia: Jacques Duchesneau de la Doussinière et d'Ambault

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