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Georges Charles Cloué (20 August 1817 in Paris – 25 December 1889 in Paris) was a French naval officer, colonial administrator and politician. He rose to the rank of vice admiral and took part in the French intervention in Mexico. He then became governor of Martinique from 30 August 1871 to 1874. He was Minister for the Navy and the Colonies from 23 September 1880 to 13 November 1881 in Jules Ferry's first ministry.
Rue de l'Amiral-Cloué in the
Georges Charles Cloué (20 August 1817 in Paris – 25 December 1889 in Paris) was a French naval officer, colonial administrator and politician. He rose to the rank of vice admiral and took part in the French intervention in Mexico. He then became governor of Martinique from 30 August 1871 to 1874. He was Minister for the Navy and the Colonies from 23 September 1880 to 13 November 1881 in Jules Ferry's first ministry.
Rue de l'Amiral-Cloué in the 16th arrondissement of Paris
The 16th arrondissement of Paris (''XVIe arrondissement'') is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as ''seizième''.
The arrondissement includes part of the Arc de T ...
is named after him.
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cloue, Georges 1817 births 1889 deaths Politicians from Paris French Naval Ministers French Governors of Martinique French Navy admirals