François Joseph Clozel
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Marie François Joseph Clozel (29 March 1860 – 10 May 1918) was a French colonial administrator who became Governor General of French West Africa. Interested in understanding the region, he took an active part in developing French scientific research in West Africa in collaboration with the anthropologist Maurice Delafosse.
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Marie François Joseph Clozel | |
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Governor General of French West Africa | |
In office 14 June 1915 – 3 June 1917 | |
Preceded by | William Merlaud-Ponty |
Succeeded by | Joost van Vollenhoven |
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Born | (1860-03-29)29 March 1860 Annonay, France |
Died | 10 May 1918(1918-05-10) (aged 58) Rabat, French protectorate in Morocco |
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