Jean Etienne Bore
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Jean Etienne Bore
JEAN ETIENNE BORE Sugar planter in the United States. Date: 1741 - 1820
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1741 1820 Bore Etienne Planter Sugar
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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Jean Etienne Bore, a prominent sugar planter in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in France around 1741, Bore emigrated to the American colonies in search of opportunity and fortune. He settled in Louisiana, then a French territory, and quickly established himself as a successful sugar planter. The image of Bore, dressed in the fashionable attire of the day, exudes an air of confidence and authority. His piercing gaze and stern expression suggest a man accustomed to wielding power and making tough decisions. The sugar cane fields and plantation buildings visible in the background underscore his role as a major producer of this valuable commodity. Bore's story is an intriguing chapter in the history of sugar production in the United States. He played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in Louisiana, which would go on to become a major economic force in the region and the country as a whole. Despite the challenges of managing a large plantation, including the labor-intensive nature of sugar cultivation and the volatile prices on the world market, Bore persevered and prospered. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of sugar production in the United States and the people who played a crucial role in shaping it. Jean Etienne Bore's legacy continues to resonate, as we grapple with the complex legacy of sugar and its role in shaping our society and economy.
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