Joseph François Dupleix
Joseph Marquis Dupleix (French pronunciation: [ʒozɛf maʁki dyplɛks]; 23 January 1697 – 10 November 1763) was Governor-General of French India and rival of Robert Clive.
Joseph François Dupleix | |
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Governor-General of French India | |
In office 14 January 1742 – 15 October 1754 | |
Monarch | Louis XV |
Preceded by | Pierre Benoît Dumas |
Succeeded by | Charles Godeheu As Acting Governor-General |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 January 1697 Landrecies, France |
Died | 10 November 1763 (aged 66) Paris, France |
Spouse | Jeanne Albert |
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Occupation | Governor-General of French India |
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