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Louis-adrien Berbrugger




Berbrugger was born in Paris . He was an Arabist, with a Muslim wife, who set up the National Library in Algiers .

He died in Algiers. His memorial lists his honors and accomplishments (in French):
  • Curator of the library and museum of Algiers.

  • President of the Algerian Historical Society.

  • Member of the general council of the province of Algiers.

  • Colonel of the Algerian militia.

  • Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion Of Honor .

  • Commander of the Order Of Nichan Iftikhar .

  • Knight of the Order of St. Gregory The Great .