Pierre Bossier
Pierre Bossier | |
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Portrait by John James Audubon, 1821 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – April 24, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Edward Morse |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1833–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1797 Natchitoches, Province of Louisiana |
| Died | April 24, 1844 (aged 47) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Catholic Cemetery Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Planter, politician |
Pierre Evariste Jean-Baptiste Bossier (March 22, 1797 – April 24, 1844) was a Louisiana Creole planter, soldier and statesman born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He owned cotton and sugarcane plantations and served in the state senate for ten years before serving as a U.S. Congressman.