William Le Lacheur
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William Le Lacheur or Guillaume Le Lacheur (15 October 1802 – 27 June 1863), was a Guernsey sea captain who played an important role in the economic and spiritual development of Costa Rica.
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William Le Lacheur | |
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Born | (1802-10-15)15 October 1802 |
Died | 27 June 1863(1863-06-27) (aged 60) London, England |
Occupation(s) | Merchant and ship-owner |
Spouse | Rachel de Jersey |
Parent(s) | Jean Le Lacheur and Marie Suzanne (née Allez) |
Website | William Le Lacheur |
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Le Lacheur is widely credited in Costa Rica with having transformed the economy of the country by establishing a direct regular trade route for Costa Rican coffee growers to the European market, thereby helping to establish the Costa Rican coffee trade.