19th Century

louis raousset de bourbon

Born 1817 Died 1854

Louis Raousset de Bourbon: An Unfinished Vision of Imperial Glory Louis Raousset de Bourbon (1817-1854) remains an enigmatic figure in the annals of 19th-century French art and cartography. Born into a noble lineage – specifically, the Bourbon family – he possessed both privilege and duty, serving as an officer within the Régiment des Gardes Françaises during his formative years. Yet, it is not military service that defines his legacy; rather, it’s a single, breathtakingly ambitious undertaking: an unfinished map of Madras. Early Life & Family Background: Bourbon's aristocratic upbring…

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louis raousset de bourbon

1817 - 1854

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