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Louis-François-Marie Tardy de Montravel (28 September 1811 – 4 October 1864) was a French navigator explorer and adminstrator.
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Born | (1811-09-28)28 September 1811 Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, France |
Died | 4 October 1864(1864-10-04) (aged 53) Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1833–1864 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Awards | Commander of the Legion of Honour |
Commandant of New Caledonia | |
In office 1 January 1854 – 31 October 1854 | |
Preceded by | Auguste Febvrier Despointes |
Succeeded by | Joseph Fidèle Eugène du Bouzet |
Governor of French Guiana | |
In office 15 May 1859 – 1 May 1864 | |
Preceded by | Auguste Laurent François Baudin |
Succeeded by | Antoine Favre (acting) Agathon Hennique |
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