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Félix Faure

7th President of the French Republic (1841-1899) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 58

Félix François Faure was President of France from 1895 until his death in 1899. A native of Paris, he worked as a tanner in his younger years. Faure became a member of the Chamber of Deputies for Seine-Inférieure in 1881.

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1899Died16 February 18991898Knight of the Order of the Golden FleeceAward1888Montyon Science AwardAward1886Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands LionAward1841Born30 January 1841

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Awards

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece1898
Montyon Science Award1888
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1886
Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
Order of St. Andrew
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Redeemer

About this person

He rose to prominence in national politics up until unexpectedly assuming the presidency, during which time France's relations with Russia improved.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1841 to 1899 · aged 58