Biography of Jean-Baptiste-Marie-Augustin Gourbeyre (1786-1845)

Jean-Baptiste-Marie-Augustin Gourbeyre (* 30. October 1786 in Riom; † 7. June 1845 in Pointe-à-Pitre) was a french colonial administrator. He was 58 years old. His awards include Commander of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis. His cause of death was yellow fever. He was buried at Fort Delgrès.

Life Events

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1786

Born in Riom, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

1845

Died in Pointe-à-Pitre, France (yellow fever)

Biography

Birthplace

Riom, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Place of Death

Pointe-à-Pitre, France

Nationality

France

Cause of Death

yellow fever

Burial Place

Fort Delgrès

Occupation(2)

colonial administrator naval officer

Awards(2)

Commander of the Legion of Honour Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

Offices & Positions(2)

colonial governor of French Guiana colonial governor of Guadeloupe

Life Events

2 Events

1786

Born in Riom, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

1845