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René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle

1761 – 1800

French politician

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About René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle

Lived 1761 – 1800 (aged 39). René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle was a French politician.

René-Gaston Baco de La Chapelle (28 April 1751, Nantes – 29 November 1800, Guadeloupe) was a French lawyer and politician, deputy for Loire-Inférieure from 1789 to 1791 and mayor of Nantes in 1792–1793, notably during the Battle of Nantes in June 1793.

Life

Honours A marble bust of René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle, made by Amédée Ménard, can be seen inside the Hôtel de Ville in Nantes.

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Important facts

Born

28 April 1761, Nantes

Birth century

18th century

Died

29 November 1800, Baie-Mahault

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

France

Positions held

Member of the Council of Five Hundred, Mayor of Nantes, Deputy to the Estates-General of 1789, Colonial governor of Guadeloupe

Also known as

René Gaston Baco de La Chapelle, Rene-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle, Rene Gaston Baco de La Chapelle

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle?

French politician

When was René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle born?

René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle was born on 28 April 1761 in Nantes.

When did René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle die?

René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle died on 29 November 1800 in Baie-Mahault.

What was René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle's occupation?

René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle was a politician.

What nationality was René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle?

René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle

· Wikidata: Q3426249

· DBpedia: René-Gaston Baco de la Chapelle

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