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Name Louis-Urbain-Aubert Tourny |
Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny (1695, Les Andelys - 1760, Paris) was a French administrator active in 18th century Bordeaux.
At first maitre des requetes, in 1730 he was made intendant to Limoges. In 1743, he became intendant of Guyenne in Bordeaux. He beautified the quays on the Garonne, adding buildings, opening avenues and creating a public garden. He was made conseiller d'Etat in 1757.
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