Jean-Baptiste Chaudié, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French politician
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Place of Birth: Salernes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
About Jean-Baptiste Chaudié
- Jean-Baptiste Chaudié (1853–1933) was a French colonial administrator. He was the first governor general of French West Africa (AP), established by a decree of 16 June 1895. He governed French West Africa from 16 June 1895 to 1 November 1900. During his term of office, his eventual successor Noël Ballay was twice acting governor, from 15 July to 2 October 1987 and from 28 July to 13 November 1898.At the turn of the century, Senegal was decimated by an epidemic of yellow fever, fatal to many Europeans.
- Chaudié returned to France after catching the disease and was replaced by Ballay.
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