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Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet

1650 – 1706

French aristocrat and colonial administrator

Colonial administrator Military personnel
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Lived 1650 – 1706 (aged 55–56). Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet was a French colonial administrator and military personnel.

Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet (died 1706) was a French aristocrat and colonial administrator. He served as the governor of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) from 1700 to 1703, and the Governor of Guadeloupe from 1703 to 1706. Gallifet dealt with the reality of buccaneers as soon as he arrived in Saint-Domingue.

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Important facts

Born
1650, Provence
Birth century
17th century
Died
16 December 1706, Guadeloupe
Occupation
Colonial administrator, military personnel
Nationality
Kingdom of France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet?

French aristocrat and colonial administrator

When was Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet born?

Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet was born in 1650 in Provence.

When did Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet die?

Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet died on 16 December 1706 in Guadeloupe.

What was Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet's occupation?

Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet was a colonial administrator and military personnel.

What nationality was Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet?

Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet

· Wikidata: Q3185812

· DBpedia: Joseph d'Honon de Gallifet

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