Noël Ballay
Noël Ballay | |
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Photograph of Noël Ballay by Nadar, 1878 | |
| Lieutenant governor of Gabon | |
| In office 1886–1889 | |
| Governor of French Guinea | |
| In office 1891 – November 1900 | |
| Governor-General of French West Africa | |
| In office 1 November 1900 – 26 January 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Baptiste Chaudié |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Roume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Noël Eugène Ballay 14 July 1847 Fontenay-sur-Eure |
| Died | 26 January 1902 (aged 54) Saint-Louis, Senegal |
| Nationality | French |
| Profession | Doctor |
Noël Eugène Ballay (14 July 1847 – 26 January 1902) was a French auxiliary doctor of the French navy, and a poet. He was an explorer and colonial administrator, the second Governor-General of French West Africa.