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Carlos Louis Boucher de Grand Pré , was a Spanish soldier of Acadian origin, who was a colonel in the Spanish army. He was also Lieutenant Governor of Red River Parish (Louisiana) and governor of West Florida (1805) and the Natchez District after a career in the Spanish Louisiana. == Biography == Grand Pré arrived in Louisiana via one of two waves of Acadians who arrived there between 1765 and 1785; the second wave was by invitation of the Spanish, who appreciated the Acadians' efficiency in irrigation and dam construction (which was based to the technique known as the aboiteau). Among other actions, Grand Pré participated in the construction of an extension of the site Baton Rouge by the French Elias Beauregard, although its original authorization had not been complied. In the meantime, the ownership of Louisiana changed twice, becoming French in 1800, then being sold to the United States in 1803. This was illustrated by taking the British military post of Thompson's Creek and Amite, then under Governor Bernardo de Galvez, Fort Manchac and Fort Richmond, in 1779. He served as commander of Pointe Coupee Parish (Louisiana)〔(Pre-Statehood History ). Posted in claibornecountyms.org. Retrieved on 23 July 2010.〕 and as lieutenant governor of the Red River Parish under the Spanish regime.〔Histoire Et Géographie Des Avoyelles En Louisiane Par Corinne L. Saucier, page 32〕 Pré was also commandant of Natchez District between 1786 and 1792.〔(Lost Mississippi: Concord, Natchez (1789-1901) ). Posted on May 4, 2010. Retrieved in August 14, 2014, to 14:02.〕 During this "government", Pré built two parishes in this place, in an unsuccessful attempt to convert inhabitants to Catholicism.〔(Under-the- Hill Saloom. )〕 In 1789, he established the “Concord” mansion in Natchez.〔 After leaving Natchez, he received land around the "Avoyelles Post".〔 Carlos de Grand Pre, through a letter dated March 2, 1790, created a list of tobacco farmers of Natchez District, coming mainly from Kentucky and Virginia, with the production of each and arrival of them between 1788 and 1790.〔 In 1805, Pré was appointment governor of West Florida. 〔(The munsons of Texas: JESSE AND ROBERT MUNSON IN MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA 1792-1816 ).〕 In this year, the new governor proposed to Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands〔(Baton Rouge Historical Markers ). From (Canary Islanders Heritage Society in Louisiana ). Retrieved in=23 July 2010.〕 who lived in Galvez Town that they settle in the new town of Spanish Town. He drew up the layout of an area east of the fort 'out of cannon shot' that became known as Spanish Town. Carlos de Grand Pré was recalled to Havana in 1809, when Bonaparte trying to install his brother on the Spanish throne, and he was tried and executed, according to his friend Pedro Favrot for "pro-French" activities.〔 Meyers, Rose (A History of Baton Rouge 1699-1812 ). Page 82.〕 Carlos de Lassus Hault succeeded him as governor of the district of Baton Rouge, and was much criticized, being accused of corruption.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Carlos de Grand Pré」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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