Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé (1812–1881) was an explorer, businessman, and French colonial administrator who helped spread French influence in Basse Casamance, Senegal, specifically on the island of Carabane. He left a valuable account of the French perspective on this region during colonial times.
Biography The son of René Bertrand and Olive Bocandé, Emmanuel Bertrand-Bocandé was born in Nantes on July 3, 1812.
He had control of Carabane from 1849 to 1857. He was replaced by Bourdeny. Annexe n° 9 : Liste des commandants de Karabane
He died in Paris on November 28, 1881.
Works
First part: Vol. 11, May–June 1849, . Read online at Gallica Second part: Vol. 12, July–August 1849, . Read online at Gallica
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