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Born in Normandy and educated in Paris , Pitot's family was of the Nobility of France , and fled that nation for the New World with the French Revolution . After his arrival in New Orleans in 1800 he prospered as a Merchant .

After the resignation of Etienne De Boré , Pitot was appointed Mayor by Governor William C. C. Claiborne . He served as mayor from 2 June , 1804 to 26 July , 1805 . During his administration the first city charter of New Orleans was enacted.

He later served as a Judge .

Pitot's home along Bayou St. John still stands, now a Museum , the Pitot House .


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  Before Etienne De Boré
  Title Mayor Of New Orleans
  Years 1804 &ndash 1805