Barbé-Marbois, François

He opposed the decision of the governor, Marie-Charles du Chilleau, to open the ports of Saint-Domingue to the import of foreign grain, even though this move was supported by the Conseil Supérieur of the colony. Barbé-Marbois was accused locally of profiteering from the grain crisis. After the ordinance allowing free import of grain was issued, Barbé-Marbois had to leave Saint-Domingue.