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Émile Gentil

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French colonial administrator, naval officer, and colonial military leader (1866-1914)

FranceHistorical FiguresLived 1866 to 1914 · aged 47
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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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Émile Gentil in 1901Émile Gentil in 1901Émile Gentil in Africa, by Paul MerwartÉmile Gentil in Africa, by Paul MerwartMap or the Occupation of the military territories of Chad. Itineraries of Émile Gentil and his collaborators drawn by Victor HuotMap or the Occupation of the military territories of Chad. Itineraries of Émile Gentil and his collaborators drawn by Victor HuotRabih's head, a war trophy after the fighting on 22 April 1900Rabih's head, a war trophy after the fighting on 22 April 1900

Awards 2

1908Commander of the Legion of Honour
1899Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations

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About this person

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. 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
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