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Colonial Heads Of Mauritania
List of colonial heads of Mauritania (Dates in italics indicate ''de facto ''continuation of office) For continuation after independence, ''see: '' Heads of state of Mauritania See also *Mauritania ** Heads of state of Mauritania **Heads of government of Mauritania *Lists of office-holders These are lists of incumbents (individuals holding offices or positions), including heads of states or of subnational entities. A historical discipline, archontology, focuses on the study of past and current office holders. Incumbents may also ... {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Colonial Heads Of Mauritania History of Mauritania Government of Mauritania French colonial governors of Mauritania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xavier Coppolani Xavier Coppolani (1866-1905) was a French military and colonial leader, who was instrumental in the colonial occupation and creation of modern-day Mauritania. Early life Born to Corsican parents in French Algeria, his father was considered to be a member of the colon class of French immigrants to the country. While Coppolani was in Algeria, he grew up among local Muslims and learnt Algerian Arabic. He was intrigued by Islamic practices and studied Sufism. Military and colonial career He was transferred to Senegal in 1899 to lead the expansion of colonial rule north of the Senegal river, where Moorish tribes held firm against French rule. This was disguised as an inquiry, whereas the goal of the mission was to lead to the subjugation of the local people. Local tribal rivalries provided Coppolani with an opportunity, and in 1901, he drew up a plan for moving into the territory with a combination of military and political strategies. Alliances were |
