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Gabriel de Clieu and the coffee plant seedling. De Clieu arranged to transport a coffee plant from the greenhouses of the Jardin royal des plantes to Martinique in 1720, water was rationed on the voyage and he shared his ration with the seedling. Gabriel-Mathieu Francois D ceus de Clieu, c. 1687 -1774. French naval officer and the governor of Guadeloupe from 1737 to 1752 and the founder of Pointe-a-Pitre. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864
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Gabriel de Clieu and the coffee plant seedling. De Clieu arranged to transport a coffee plant from the greenhouses of the Jardin royal des plantes to Martinique in 1720, water was rationed on the voyage and he shared his ration with the seedling. Gabriel-Mathieu Francois D ceus de Clieu, c. 1687 -1774. French naval officer and the governor of Guadeloupe from 1737 to 1752 and the founder of Pointe-a-Pitre. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864
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This print captures the remarkable story of Gabriel de Clieu and his journey to transport a coffee plant seedling from the greenhouses of the Jardin royal des plantes to Martinique in 1720. As a French naval officer and governor, de Clieu understood the potential economic value that coffee could bring to Martinique. However, this voyage was not an easy one. Water rationing posed a significant challenge during the journey, but de Clieu's dedication and determination shone through. Despite limited resources, he selflessly shared his precious water ration with the fragile seedling, ensuring its survival throughout their arduous trip. Gabriel-Mathieu Francois D ceus de Clieu (c. 1687-1774) is depicted in this image as a man of great vision and resilience. His efforts were not in vain; upon reaching Martinique, he successfully cultivated the coffee plant and laid the foundation for its thriving industry on the island. Published in 1864 by Ken Welsh as part of "Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie" this photograph pays homage to de Clieu's pioneering spirit and his contribution to both Martinique's economy and global coffee culture. It serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness towards nature can yield extraordinary results that shape our world today.
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