Pierre, marquis de Fayet


Pierre, marquis de Fayet was a French naval commander. Serving as a Captain in King Louis XV's navy, Pierre was distinguished by his membership of the Order of St. Louis, and later became the Governor General of Saint-Domingue.

Governorship

King Louis XV named Pierre Saint-Dominigue's new Governor-General in July 1732, following the death of the Marquis de Vienne in February. From the beginning of his Governorship, Pierre brought in legislation to combat the increasing numbers of African slaves joining the Maroon rebels.

Death

Pierre died in Petit-Goâve in July 1737. Étienne Cochard de Chastenoy briefly succeeding him as acting Governor-General before Marquis de Larnage's arrival.

Family

Pierre de Fayet married Catherine Olivier. Their son, Alain-Pierre also became a member of the Order of St. Louis.

In popular culture

De Fayet appears as the main antagonist in , and is killed by Adéwalé.