Francisco Bouligny
Spanish colonial political and military leader (1736–1800) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bouligny and the second or maternal family name is Paret.
Francisco Domingo Joseph Bouligny y Paret (/frənˈsɪs.koʊ buːl.əɡˈniː/;[1] 4 September 1736 – 25 November 1800) was a high-ranking Spanish military and political figure in Spanish Louisiana. As a francophone in Spanish service, he was a bridge between Creole and French Louisiana and Spain following the transfer of the territory from France to Spain.[2] Bouligny served as lieutenant governor under Bernardo de Gálvez, founded the city of New Iberia in 1779,[3][4] and served as acting military governor in 1799.
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Francisco Bouligny | |
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9th Spanish Governor of Louisiana | |
In office 1799–1799 | |
Monarch | Charles IV |
Preceded by | Manuel Gayoso de Lemos |
Succeeded by | Sebastián Calvo de la Puerta |
Personal details | |
Born | Francisco Domingo Joseph Bouligny y Paret (1736-09-04)September 4, 1736 Alicante, Spain |
Died | November 25, 1800(1800-11-25) (aged 64) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Resting place | St. Louis Cathedral |
Spouse |
Marie-Louise Le Sénéchal d'Auberville
(m. 1770) |
Known for | Founder of New Iberia, Louisiana |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Viceroyalty of New Spain Kingdom of Spain |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Years of service | 1758–1800 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
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