Jacques Villeré

Biography

Jacques Villeré (1761–1830) was a planter and politician whose life spanned the colonial, territorial, and early statehood eras of Louisiana. He ascended to the governorship during a turbulent time, guiding the territory with a commitment to reconciliation between French, Spanish, and American influences while seeking stability for all citizens.

Remembered today at Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2, Villeré’s legacy endures in the people he served and the public life he helped to shape during the region’s transformation.