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.

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  1. 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