Paul Bourdarie (19 July 1864 – 21 February 1950) was a French explorer, journalist, lecturer and professor. He became known as a specialist in colonial topics and gave lectures on subjects such as growing cotton and domesticating African elephants. He believed in a liberal policy regarding the indigenous people of the French colonies. Bourdarie was one of those responsible for founding the Grand Mosque of Paris.
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19 July 1864 Montfaucon, Lot, France
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Died |
21 February 1950 (aged 85) Veyrac, Haute-Vienne, France
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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