Francis Garnier
Marie Joseph François Garnier (Vietnamese: Ngạc Nhi; 25 July 1839 – 21 December 1873) 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.
Francis Garnier | |
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Lieutenant de vaisseau Francis Garnier | |
| Birth name | Marie Joseph François Garnier |
| Born | 25 July 1839 Saint-Etienne, France |
| Died | 21 December 1873 (aged 34) Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Allegiance | Second French Empire French Republic |
| Service/ | French navy |
| Years of service | 1855-1873 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Second Opium War Cochinchina Campaign Franco-Prussian War |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
| Spouse(s) |
Claire Knight (m. 1870) |
| Children | 1 |
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