Francis Garnier

French Navy officer (1839-1873) · France · On the map · Died at 34

Marie Joseph François Garnier was a French officer, inspector of Indigenous Affairs of Cochinchina and explorer. He eventually became mission leader of the Mekong Exploration Commission in 19th century Southeast Asia.

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1873Died21 December 18731872Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1870Patron’s MedalAward1869Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsAward1839Born25 July 1839

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