Marie Bonnard du Parquet | |
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Governor of Martinique | |
In office 1658–1658 | |
Preceded by | Jacques Dyel du Parquet |
Succeeded by | Adrien Dyel de Vaudroques |
Personal details | |
Born | Marie Bonnard Paris |
Died | 1659 Atlantic crossing |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Pioneer |
Marie Bonnard du Parquet (died 1659) was the wife of Jacques Dyel du Parquet, one of the first governors of Martinique, who purchased the island in 1650. When her husband died she tried to act as governor in the name of her children, but was forced out of power. She fell ill and died while returning to France.