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Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes

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French colonial governor (1839-1900)

FranceLived 1839 to 1900 · aged 60
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Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali. He was Commandant-Superior of the French Military Territory of Haut-Sénégal, attached to the colonial government of Senegal, 1880 to 1883.

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The French fort at Kita (1904). This was the base of Lt. Colonel Borgnis-Desbordes's forces during his time as Commandant-Superieur du Haut-Fleuve.The French fort at Kita (1904). This was the base of Lt. Colonel Borgnis-Desbordes's forces during his time as Commandant-Superieur du Haut-Fleuve.

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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

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France
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deceased
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Lived 1839 to 1900 · aged 60
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