Émile Gentil
French colonial administrator, naval officer, and colonial military leader (1866-1914) · France · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 47
Émile Gentil was a French colonial administrator, naval officer, and military leader. He headed two military missions to conquer and consolidate territories north from modern Gabon to Chad. In 1902 Gentil was named commissioner-general of the French Congo residing at Brazzaville.
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Gabon's second-largest city Port-Gentil was named for him.
Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1914 · aged 47
