Luis Vernet
Luis Vernet (born Louis Vernet in 1791; died in 1871) was a merchant from Hamburg of Huguenot descent. Vernet established a settlement on East Falkland in 1828, after first seeking approval from both the British and Argentine authorities. As such, Vernet is a controversial figure in the history of the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Ludwig Louis Lewis |
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| Birth date | March 06, 1791 |
| Birth name | Louis Vernet |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1871 |
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| Title | Military and Civil Commander of Falkland Islands and the Islands adjacent to Cape Horn |