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Albert Decrais

French politician and diplomat (1838-1915) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76

Pierre Louis Albert Decrais was a French lawyer, administrator, diplomat and politician who was a deputy from 1897 to 1903, then a senator from 1903 to 1915. He was Minister of the Colonies from 1899 to 1902. He supported the exploitation of the colonies by concessionary companies, and opposed the slave trade.

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Awards

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

About this person

During his term in office a volcanic eruption destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre, Martinique.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1838 to 1915 · aged 76