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This page is about the Argentine Governor of Puerto Luis. For the French Olympic archer, see Louis Vernet (archer).
Luis Vernet (born Louis Vernet in 1791; died in 1871) was a merchant from Hamburg of Huguenot descent. Vernet established a settlement on East Falkland in 1828, after first seeking approval from both the British and Argentine authorities. As such, Vernet is a controversial figure in the history of the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute.
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Born | Louis Vernet March 6, 1791 |
Died | January 7, 1871(1871-01-07) (aged 79) |
Resting place | La Recoleta Cemetery |
Monuments | Mount Vernet on East Falkland is named in his memory. |
Other names | Ludwig, Louis, Lewis |
Citizenship | Argentine[1] |
Occupation(s) | Merchant Businessman Public officer |
Known for | Being appointed as Military and Civil Commander of Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn by the Government of Buenos Aires |
Title | Military and Civil Commander of Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn |
Term | 1829-1831 |
Successor | Juan Esteban Mestivier |
Spouse | María Saez Pérez |
Children | Luis Emilio, Luisa, Sofía, Malvina, Gustavo, Carlos Federico |
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