Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny

Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny (1695, in Les Andelys – 1760, in Paris) was a French administrator active in 18th century Bordeaux.

Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny
Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny by Joseph Charles Marin
Born	(1695-05-16)May 16, 1695 Les Andelys
Died	November 28, 1760(1760-11-28) (aged 65) Paris
Nationality	French
Occupation	Administrator

At first maître des requêtes, in 1730 he was made intendant to Limoges. In 1743, he became intendant of Guyenne in Bordeaux. He beautified the quays on the Garonne, adding buildings, opening avenues and creating a public garden. He was made conseiller d'État in 1757.

See also

• Tourny avenues (Périgueux)

Bibliography

• L'intendant Tourny 1695-1760 by Lheritier Michel.