About Martial Merlin
Lived 1860 – 1935 (aged 75). Martial Merlin was a French colonial administrator.
Martial Henri Merlin (20 January 1860 – 8 May 1935; also Martial Merlin) was a French colonial administrator of the 19th and 20th centuries. He served as the governor-general of Guadeloupe (1901–1903), French West Africa (1907–1908 and 1919—1923), French Equatorial Africa (1908–1917), French Madagascar (1917–1918), and French Indochina (1923–1925).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Martial Merlin?
French colonial administrator (1860-1935)
When was Martial Merlin born?
Martial Merlin was born on 20 January 1860 in Paris.
When did Martial Merlin die?
Martial Merlin died on 8 May 1935 in Clichy.
What was Martial Merlin's occupation?
Martial Merlin was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Martial Merlin?
Martial Merlin was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Martial Henri Merlin
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martial Merlin. https://biography.guide/martial-merlin/
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