About Parfait-Louis Monteil
Lived 1855 – 1925 (aged 70). Parfait-Louis Monteil was a French explorer and military officer.
West Africa showing the general route taken by Parfait-Louis Monteil during his 1890–1892 expedition. The route to Lake Chad was mainly through Sudanian Savanna, grasslands with scattered trees to the south of the drier Sahel.
Parfait-Louis Monteil (1855 – 29 September 1925) was a French colonial military officer and explorer who made an epic journey in West Africa between 1890 and 1892, travelling east from Senegal to Lake Chad, and then north across the Sahara to Tripoli.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Parfait-Louis Monteil?
French explorer (1855-1925)
When was Parfait-Louis Monteil born?
Parfait-Louis Monteil was born on 18 April 1855 in Paris.
When did Parfait-Louis Monteil die?
Parfait-Louis Monteil died on 29 September 1925 in Herblay-sur-Seine.
What was Parfait-Louis Monteil's occupation?
Parfait-Louis Monteil was an explorer and military officer.
What nationality was Parfait-Louis Monteil?
Parfait-Louis Monteil was French.
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· Wikipedia: Parfait-Louis Monteil
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Parfait-Louis Monteil. https://biography.guide/parfait-louis-monteil/
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