Noël Ballay

Noël Ballay
Photograph of Noël Ballay by Nadar, 1878
Lieutenant governor of Gabon
In office
1886–1889
Governor of French Guinea
In office
1891 – November 1900
Governor-General of French West Africa
In office
1 November 1900 – 26 January 1902
Preceded byJean-Baptiste Chaudié
Succeeded byErnest Roume
Personal details
BornNoël Eugène Ballay
(1847-07-14)14 July 1847
Died26 January 1902(1902-01-26) (aged 54)
ProfessionDoctor
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Noël Eugène Ballay (14 July 1847 – 26 January 1902) was a French auxiliary doctor of the French navy, and a poet. He was an explorer and colonial administrator, the second Governor-General of French West Africa.