Jul 19, 1864Montfaucon, Occitania, FranceDied on 21 Feb 1950 (aged 85)Cancer
About Paul Bourdarie
Paul Bourdarie (19 July 1864 – 21 February 1950) was a French explorer, journalist, lecturer and professor.
He became known as a specialist in colonial topics and gave lectures on subjects such as growing cotton and domesticating African elephants. He believed in a liberal policy regarding the indigenous people of the French colonies. Bourdarie was one of those responsible for founding the Grand Mosque of Paris.