Amédée William Merlaud-Ponty (4 February 1866 in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime - 13 June 1915 in Dakar, Senegal ) was a French colonial administrator. He was a Governor General of French West Africa (1908–1915) who particularly interested himself in the economic development and education of Africa.
Amédée William Merlaud-Ponty (4 February 1866-13 June 1915 ) was a French colonial administrator. He was a Governor General of French West Africa (1908–1915) who particularly interested himself in the economic development and education of Africa.
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1866 in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime - 13
1866-13
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in Dakar, Senegal