Charles de Chavannes
French explorer · France · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1853 to 1940 · aged 86
Fortuné Charles de Chavannes, born 19 May 1853 in Lyon and died 7 February 1940 in Antibes, was a French colonial administrator. He accompanied Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza on the Mission de l'Ouest africain from 1883 to 1886, and participated in the exploration and establishment of French Congo.
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1940Died7 February 19401937Prix ThérouanneAward1932Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1893Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1885Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1884Officer of the French Order of Academic PalmsAward1853Born19 May 1853
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Lived 1853 to 1940 · aged 86
