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Jean Berthoin

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French politician (1895-1979)

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Jean Berthoin was a French politician. As Minister of National Education under Charles de Gaulle, he instituted a policy of compulsory education for all children, both French and foreign citizens, until the age of sixteen, building on the earlier reforms of 1936.

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1929Officer of the Legion of Honour
1920Knight of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918

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Jean Berthoin was a French politician. As Minister of National Education under Charles de Gaulle, he instituted a policy of compulsory education for all children, both French and foreign citizens, until the age of sixteen, building on the earlier reforms of 1936. Implemented in 1959, this was known as the Berthoin Ordinance. He also suggested that the Baccalauréat be abolished, prompting a significant backlash in the Parisian press.

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France
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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1979 · aged 84
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