Joseph François Dupleix

Joseph François Dupleix
Governor-General of French India
In office
14 January 1742  15 October 1754
MonarchLouis XV
Preceded byPierre Benoît Dumas
Succeeded byCharles Godeheu
As Acting Governor-General
Personal details
Born23 January 1697
Landrecies, France
Died10 November 1763 (aged 66)
Paris, France
SpouseJeanne Albert
Parent
  • François Dupleix (father)
OccupationGovernor-General of French India

Joseph Marquis Dupleix (French pronunciation: [ʒozɛf maʁki dyplɛks]; Unknown – 10 November 1763) was Governor-General of French India and rival of Robert Clive.