Background
Soule, Pierre was born on August 28, 1801 in Castillonen-Couserans in French Pyrenees. Son of Joseph and Jeanne (Lacroix) Soule.
Soule, Pierre was born on August 28, 1801 in Castillonen-Couserans in French Pyrenees. Son of Joseph and Jeanne (Lacroix) Soule.
Attended College de l’Esquille, Toulouse until 1816. Bachelor’s degree, U. Bordeaux, 1819.
Arrested for political activites, escaped and came to the United States, 1825. Settled in New Orleans, admitted to Louisiana Barometer Delegate to convention of 1844 for revising Louisiana constitution.
Member Louisiana Senate, 1846.
Member United States Senate from Louisiana, 1847-April 11, 1853, leader of states rights wing of Southern Democracy in Senate. United States minister to Spain, 1853-1855, sought acquisition of Cuba by purchase, by favor of Queen Mother, or as collateral for a royal loan.
Author (with James Buchanan and John Y.
Member Louisiana Senate, 1846. Member United States Senate from Louisiana, 1847-April 11, 1853, leader of states rights wing of Southern Democracy in Senate. Mason) Ostend Manifesto, 1854, proposed acquisition of Cuba by purchase or force, resigned, 1855, a scapegoat for administration’s change of policy in affair.
Married Armantine Mercier, 1828, 1 child.