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Jean-Jacques Blaise d'Abbadie
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Jean-Jacques Blaise d'Abbadie (February 4, 1726 ā February 4, 1765, New Orleans) was the French Director-general of the Colony of Louisiana. He served from February 1763 until he died in office two years later, in New Orleans.[1]
Quick Facts 12th French Governor of Louisiana, Monarch ...
Jean-Jacques Blaise d'Abbadie | |
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12th French Governor of Louisiana | |
In office 1763ā1765 | |
Monarch | Louis XV |
Preceded by | Louis Billouart de Kerlerec |
Succeeded by | Charles Philippe Aubry |
Personal details | |
Born | (1726-02-04)February 4, 1726 Audaux, France |
Died | February 4, 1765(1765-02-04) (aged 39) New Orleans, Louisiana |
Resting place | St. Louis Cathedral |
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Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | French Navy |
Years of service | 1742-1761 |
Rank | Commissary-General |
Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War |
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