Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel
Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel | |
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| Commandant of New Caledonia | |
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In office 1 January 1854 – 31 October 1854 |
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| Preceded by | Auguste Febvrier Despointes |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Fidèle Eugène du Bouzet |
| Governor of French Guiana | |
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In office 15 May 1859 – 1 May 1864 |
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| Preceded by | Auguste Laurent François Baudin |
| Succeeded by | Antoine Favre (acting) Agathon Hennique |
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28 September 1811 Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, France |
| Died | 4 October 1864 (aged 53) Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel, often Louis Tardy de Montravel (28 September 1811, in Vincennes – 4 October 1864, in Elbeuf) was a French admiral, explorer and colonial administrator. He served as the second commandant of New Caledonia from 1 January 1854 to 31 October 1854.