Francisco Bouligny
Francisco Domingo Joseph Bouligny y Paret (/frənˈsɪs.koʊ buːl.əɡˈniː/; 4 September 1736 – 25 November 1800) was a high-ranking Spanish military and political figure in Spanish Louisiana. As a francophone in Spanish service, he was a bridge between Creole and French Louisiana and Spain following the transfer of the territory from France to Spain. Bouligny served as lieutenant governor under Bernardo de Gálvez, founded the city of New Iberia in 1779, and served as acting military governor in 1799.
The Most Excellent Francisco Bouligny | |
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| 9th Spanish Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office 1799–1799 Serving with Nicolás María Vidal | |
| Monarch | Charles IV |
| Preceded by | Manuel Gayoso de Lemos |
| Succeeded by | Sebastián Calvo de la Puerta |
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| Born | Francisco Domingo Joseph Bouligny y Paret September 4, 1736 Alicante, Spain |
| Died | November 25, 1800 (aged 64) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Louis Cathedral |
| Spouse |
Marie-Louise Le Sénéchal d'Auberville
(m. 1770) |
| Known for | Founder of New Iberia, Louisiana |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Viceroyalty of New Spain Kingdom of Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1758–1800 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
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