Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Pierre Poivre (1719-1786)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) Marker
Séjourna ici avant son départ pour la Chine le 17 janvier 1740 a bord du vaisseau Mars. Nommé par Louis XV intendant des Isles de France (Île Maurice) et de Bourbon (La Réunion), il résida a l'Île Maurice de 1767 a 1772. Il y créa le célèbre «Jardin des Pamplemousses». Passionné de botanique, il voulut engager la France dans le commerce des épices et les introduire a l'Île Maurice. Grâce a Pierre Poivre, le muscadier, le giroflier, le cannellier et autres épices y furent acclimatés, mais également à l’Ile de la Réunion aux Seychelles et aux Antilles.
Stayed here before leaving for China on January 17, 1740 aboard the ship Mars. Appointed intendant of the Isles of France (Mauritius) and Bourbon (Reunion) by Louis XV, he resided in Mauritius from 1767 to 1772. There he created the famous Jardin des Pamplemousses (“Garden of Grapefruit”). Passionate about botany, he wanted to engage France in the spice trade and introduce them to Mauritius. Thanks to Pierre Poivre, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and other spices were acclimatized not only there,
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Erected by L’Association France-Maurice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1740.
Location. 48° 51.123′ N, 2° 19.409′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is on Rue du Bac, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Rue du Bac, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. François-René de Chateaubriand (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Bon Marché (within shouting distance of this marker); James McNeill Whistler (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre-Simon Laplace (about 120 meters away); Romain Gary (about 120 meters away); Robert and Etienne Pelletier (about 180 meters away); Henri Beghin (about 210 meters away); Square Boucicaut (1873) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Pierre Poivre (Wikipedia).
Overview: Pierre Poivre (23 August 1719 – 6 January 1786) was an 18th-century horticulturist and botanist. He was born in Lyon, France.(Submitted on July 15, 2023.)
Botanical Garden: In the 1760s, Poivrebecame administrator intendant of Isle de France (in present-day Mauritius) and Ile Bourbon (in present-day Réunion) in the West Indian Ocean. On northern Isle de France — Mauritius - he is renowned for the establishment of a new botanical garden, the present day Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses), with specimens of trees, shrubs and plants imported from tropical habitats worldwide…Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 20232. Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) Marker - wide view
Spice Trade: Poivre is also remembered for introducing spice plants to Mauritius and Reunion, such as clove and nutmeg, commodities which at the time were controlled by the Dutch who had a virtual monopoly on them in the Dutch East Indies. In order to obtain the spices, Poivre arranged clandestine smuggling forays to obtain plants and seeds from the Dutch Spice Islands in 1769–1770. Poivre was also responsible for introducing spice plants to the Seychelles.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023
3. Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
