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Aristide Vallon

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Aristide Vallon
Aristide Vallon
Colonial Governor of French Senegal
In office
1882–?
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byRené Servatius
Deputy of French Senegal
In office
Late 1800s – ?
Deputy of Brest, France
In office
Late 1800s – ?
Personal details
Born
Aristide Louis Antoine Vallon

(1826-07-26)July 26, 1826
Le Conquet, Brittany, France
DiedMarch 11, 1897(1897-03-11) (aged 70)
Paris, France
Military service
AllegianceFrance
RankCounter Admiral
AwardsLégion d'honneur (Commandeur)

Counter Admiral Aristide Louis Antoine Vallon (July 26, 1826 – March 11, 1897) was born in Le Conquet. He became Commandeur of the Légion d'honneur on January 18, 1881, and was appointed Governor of Senegal the following year. After serving in this position, he became Deputy of Senegal and subsequently Deputy of Brest, France. He died in Paris and was buried in Mirepoix, Ariège.

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