His father was of Italian and French descent. It is reported that his mother was the daughter of Louisiana Creole parents, Joseph Martínez from Santo Domingo, [[Dominican Republic]], and Louise Baquié from [[New Orleans]], who were of African, French, and Spanish descent. | His father was of Italian and French descent. It is reported that his mother was the daughter of Louisiana Creole parents, Joseph Martínez from Santo Domingo, [[Dominican Republic]], and Louise Baquié from [[New Orleans]], who were of African, French, and Spanish descent. |