François Martin
François Martin
François Martin was the first Governor General of Pondicherry. In 1673, Sher Khan Lodi, the governor of Valokondapuranam under the sultan of Bijapur granted Francois martin, director of the Masulipatnam, a site for a settlement. He founded Pondicherry, the future capital of French India in 1674. He is known as the Father of Puducherry.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1634
Age
392
Date of Death
December 31st, 1706
Died Aged
72
Star Sign
Capricorn
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