| Birth: | Nov. 12, 1729 | | Death: | Aug. 20, 1811 | 
Navigator. Founded a colony on what are now the Falkland Islands. Undertook a famous voyage around the world. His writings contributed to the idea of the "noble savage". Took part in US War of Independence. He had wide interests in science and the flower bougainvillea is named after him. Became Grand Officer of the Legion dŐHonneur. Entered Pantheon in 1811. (bio by: David Conway)
Search Amazon for Louis Antoine Bougainville | | | Burial:
The Pantheon
Paris
Paris
Ile-de-France, France
Plot: Cell 3 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Dec 08, 1999
Find A Grave Memorial# 7502 |
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