Joseph François Dupleix, governor general of the French establishment in India in the 18th century
He built an army of native troops, called sepoys, who were trained as infantrymen men in his service also included the famous Hyder Ali of Mysore.
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He made several voyages to the Americas and India, and in 1720 was named a member of the superior council at Pondichéry.
French Governor-General Joseph François Dupleix sent a relief force from Pondicherry that met Khan's army at the Adyar River.
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Jeanne Dupleix (1706–1756) (née Albert) was wife of Joseph François Dupleix, governor general of the French establishment in India in the 18th century.
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In 17 April 1741, she at the age of 33 married Dupleix who was President of Superior Council of Pondicherry and General Commandent of French Possessions in India.