Jacques Villeré
Jacques Philippe Villeré (April 28, 1761 – March 7, 1830) was the second Governor of Louisiana after it became a state. He was the first Creole and the first native of Louisiana to hold that office.
Jacques Villeré | |
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| 26th, 2nd since U.S. Statehood Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office December 16, 1816 – December 18, 1820 | |
| Preceded by | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Robertson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1761 Louisiana (New France) |
| Died | March 7, 1830 (aged 68) St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Jeanne Henriette de Fazende |
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