Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel

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Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel
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Commandant of New Caledonia
In office
1 January 1854 – 31 October 1854
Preceded byAuguste Febvrier Despointes
Succeeded by
Governor of French Guiana
In office
15 May 1859 – 1 May 1864
Preceded by
Succeeded byAntoine Favre (acting)
Agathon Hennique
Personal details
Born(1811-09-28)28 September 1811
Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, France
Died4 October 1864(1864-10-04) (aged 53)
Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationNaval officer

Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel, often Louis Tardy de Montravel (28 September 1811, in Vincennes – 4 October 1864, in Elbeuf) was a French admiral, explorer and colonial administrator. He served as the second commandant of New Caledonia from 1 January 1854 to 31 October 1854.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Caledonia". WorldStatesmen.org. Ben Cahoon. Retrieved 14 June 2011.


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