Luis Vernet
Argentine merchant from Hamburg of Huguenot descent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Argentine Military and Civil Commander of the Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn. For the French Olympic archer, see Louis Vernet (archer).
Luis Vernet (born Louis Élie Vernet; March 6, 1791 – January 17, 1871) was a merchant from Hamburg of Huguenot descent. Vernet established a settlement on East Falkland in 1828, after first seeking approval from both the British and Argentine authorities. As such, Vernet is a controversial figure in the history of the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute.
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Luis Elías Vernet | |
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Born | March 6, 1791 |
Died | January 17, 1871(1871-01-17) (aged 79)[1] |
Resting place | La Recoleta Cemetery |
Monuments | Mount Vernet on East Falkland is named in his memory. |
Citizenship | Argentine[2] |
Occupation(s) | Merchant Businessman Public officer |
Known for | Being appointed as Military and Civil Commander of Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn by the Government of Buenos Aires |
Title | Military and Civil Commander of the Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn |
Term | 1829–1831 |
Successor | Juan Esteban Mestivier |
Spouse | |
Children | Luis Emilio, Luisa, Sofía, Malvina, Gustavo, Carlos Federico |
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