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Joseph Marquis Dupleix (French pronunciation: [ʒozɛf maʁki dyplɛks]; 23 January 1697 [citation needed] – 10 November 1763) was Governor-General of French India and rival of Robert Clive. Biography [ edit ]
Joseph-François Dupleix (born 1697, Landrecies, France—died Nov. 10, 1763, Paris) was a colonial administrator and governor-general of the French territories in India, who nearly realized his dream of establishing a French empire in India.
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May 17, 2018 · The French colonial administrator Joseph François, Marquis Dupleix (1697-1763), sought to establish a French empire in India but was frustrated by indifference at home and by growing British power. Joseph François Dupleix was born in Landrecies on Jan. 1, 1697, into a wealthy family.
May 31, 2011 · Joseph François Dupleix was born in Landrecies, France in 1697. He was a son of a director of the French East India Company and joined the Company’s service at Pondicherry in 1720. He was governor-general of the French possessions in India from 1742 to 1754.
Apr 24, 2024 · This blog explores the life and career of Joseph François Dupleix, a prominent figure in the French East India Company’s attempts to establish a foothold in India during the 18th century. It examines Dupleix’s rise to power, his strategies as an administrator and diplomat, and the eventual downfall of the French in India. Table of Contents
May 13, 2024 · Explore the rise and fall of Joseph François Dupleix and the French East India Company's struggle for power in India during the 18th century. Discover the political maneuvering, strategic alliances, and the pivotal Battle of Wandiwash.
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Joseph François Dupleix, né le 1 er janvier 1697 à Landrecies et mort le 10 novembre 1763 à Paris, fut gouverneur de Pondichéry et commandant général des établissements français de l'Inde.
