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Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc
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Pierre Belain, sieur d'Esnambuc (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ bəlɛ̃ sjœʁ denɑ̃byk]; 1585–1636) was a French trader and adventurer in the Caribbean, who established the first permanent French colony, Saint-Pierre, on the island of Martinique in 1635.[1]
Quick Facts Governor general of the French Antilles, Preceded by ...
Pierre Belain, sieur d'Esnambuc | |
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![]() Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc founding the colony of Martinique (by Théodore Gudin) | |
Governor general of the French Antilles | |
In office 1628 – December 1636 | |
Preceded by | (none) |
Succeeded by | Pierre du Halde |
Personal details | |
Born | (1585-03-09)9 March 1585 Allouville, Normandy, France |
Died | 1636(1636-00-00) (aged 50–51) Saint Christopher Island (present-day Saint Kitts and Nevis) |
Occupation | Trader and adventurer |
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