François Rolle de Laubière
François Rolle, Sieur de Laubière (or François Rools de Loubières; c. 1617 – February 1672) was a French soldier who was acting governor of Martinique from 1667 to 1672. As a militia leader he helped defeat the indigenous Caribs and established full French control over the island.
François Rolle de Laubière | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Martinique (acting) | |
| In office 1667–1672 | |
| Preceded by | Robert de Clodoré |
| Succeeded by | Antoine André de Sainte-Marthe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1617 |
| Died | February 1672 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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