Pierre Bossier
American planter and politician (1797–1844) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pierre Evariste Jean-Baptiste Bossier (pronounced Boh Zhay) (March 22, 1797 – April 24, 1844) was a planter, soldier and politician born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is the namesake of Bossier Parish (pronounced /ˈboʊʒər/ BOH-zhər), located east of the Red River across from Shreveport in northwestern Louisiana. Bossier City and the Pierre Bossier Mall shopping center in Bossier City are among the other places named for him.
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Pierre Evariste Jean-Baptiste Bossier | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – April 24, 1844 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Isaac Edward Morse |
Louisiana State Senator from Natchitoches Parish | |
In office 1833–1843[1] | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-03-22)March 22, 1797 Natchitoches Louisiana, New Spain |
Died | April 24, 1844(1844-04-24) (aged 47) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Catholic Cemetery Natchitoches, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Parent(s) | François Paul Bossier Catherine Pelagie Lambre |
Occupation | Planter, politician |
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