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Colonial governor of French Louisiana

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Étienne Perier or Étienne de Perier (1686–1766), also known as Perier the Elder, was a French naval officer and governor of French Louisiana from 1726 to 1733. His time as governor included some notable achievements, including the construction of the first levee along the Mississippi River in 1727. In response to the Natchez Revolt, he attempted to completely destroy the Natchez people, which increased Native American hostility toward the French in the territory. Wikipedia
Étienne Perier or Étienne de Perier (1686–1766), also known as Perier the Elder, was a French naval officer and governor of French Louisiana from 1726 to 1733. His time as governor included some notable achievements, including the construction of the first levee along the Mississippi River in 1727. In response to the Natchez Revolt, he attempted...
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- Born: February 27, 1686, Brest, France
- Died: April 1, 1766, Saint-Martin-des-Champs, France
- Spouse: Catherine le Chibelier(m 1719 - 1756)
- Children: Étienne Louis de Perier, Antoine Louis de Perier de Monplaisir
- Parents: Étienne Perier II
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