Artist

Louis Francis de Paul Binsse

born France 1774-died New York City 1844
Also known as
  • Louis Françis De Paul Binse
  • Louis Binsse
  • Louis Francis De Paul Binsse
  • Louis Binsse de St. Victor
  • Louis Francois Binsse de St. Victor
  • Louis Binsse de Saint Victor
Born
France
Died
New York, New York, United States
Active in
  • Haiti
Nationalities
  • American
Biography

Louis Francis de Paul Binsse was appointed to serve the French government in Haiti by Vicomte de Rochambeau. In 1806, Binsse fled the island during Haiti’s battle for independence, arriving first in Philadelphia and settling in New York City.