Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé Explained
Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé (1812–1881) was an explorer, businessman, and French colonial administrator who helped spread French influence in Basse Casamance, Senegal, specifically on the island of Carabane. He left a valuable account of the French perspective on this region during colonial times.
Biography
The son of René Bertrand and Olive Bocandé, Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was born in Nantes on July 3, 1812.
He had control of Carabane from 1849–1857. He was replaced by Bourdeny.[1]
He died in Paris on November 28, 1881.
Works
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Bibliography
- Bertrand-Bocandé. Jean. Debien. Gabriel. Saint-Martin. Yves J.. Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé (1812–1881): un Nantais en Casamance. Bulletin de l'Institut fondamental d'Afrique noire. January 1969. XXXI. 1. 279–308. B: Sciences humaines. IFAN. Dakar. fr-FR.
- Book: Roche. Christian. Histoire de la Casamance: Conquête et Résistance. 1985. Éditions Karthala. Paris. 2-86537-125-5. 82–84 & 99–102. 2d. fr-FR.
References
Notes and References
- Book: Roche. Christian. Histoire de la Casamance: Conquête et Résistance. 1985. Éditions Karthala. Paris. 2-86537-125-5. 385. 2d. fr-FR. Annexe n° 9 : Liste des commandants de Karabane