Pierre Derbigny
Pierre Derbigny | |
|---|---|
| 6th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office December 15, 1828 – October 6, 1829 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Armand Beauvais |
| Secretary of State of Louisiana | |
| In office 1820–1828 | |
| Governor | Thomas B. Robertson Henry S. Thibodaux Henry Johnson |
| Preceded by | Etienne Mazureau |
| Succeeded by | George A. Waggaman |
| Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
| In office 1813–1820 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1769 |
| Died | October 6, 1829 (aged 60) Gretna, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | National Republican Whig |
| Spouse | Felicité Odile de Lassus |
| Children | 7 |
Pierre Derbigny (June 30, 1769 – October 6, 1829) was a French born judge and politician who served as the sixth governor of Louisiana. He was an advocate of integrating Louisiana into the United States and played a central role in the establishment of Louisiana's legal system.