Michel Vidal
Michel Vidal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office July 18, 1868 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant due to Civil War |
| Succeeded by | Joseph P. Newsham |
| United States Consul to Tripoli | |
| In office April 5, 1870 – October 12, 1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1824 Carcassonne, Languedoc, France |
| Died | October 20, 1895 (aged 71) Montreal, Canada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University (France) |
| Profession | Diplomat, Newspaper Editor, Politician |
Michel Vidal (October 1, 1824 - October 20, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
Born in the city of
Reconstruction Constitution" which was in turn rescinded after white Democrats again gained control of Louisiana government) after 1876.[1]
Upon readmission of Louisiana to representation in Congress, Vidal was elected, from
Fortieth United States Congress, (July 18, 1868 – March 3, 1869), and was effectively in office until 1870.[2]
He was appointed a United States commissioner under the convention concluded with Peru in 1868 for the adjustment of claims of citizens of either country.
On his leaving Congress, Vidal was appointed by President Ulysses Grant as United States consul at Tripoli, Libya, where he served from April 5, 1870, to October 12, 1876. He died in Montreal
.
References
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- United States Congress. "Michel Vidal (id: V000096)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress..
- ^ See the table in Louisiana's 4th congressional district.
