Gabriel Louis Angoulvant

He had little prior experience in Africa and believed that the development of Ivory Coast could proceed only after the forceful conquest, or so-called pacification, of the colony.

He thus embarked on a vigorous campaign, sending military expeditions into the hinterland to quell resistance.

In return, the French agreed to leave local customs intact and specifically promised not to intervene in the selection of rulers.

But the French often disregarded their side of the agreement, deporting or interning rulers regarded as instigators of revolt.

He served as one of the seven members of the Committee of Experts on Slavery (CES) of the League of Nations in 1932-1933.