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Jean Macé

French teacher, journalist and politician (1815-1894) · France · On the map · Educators · Died at 79

Jean François Macé was a French educator, journalist, active freemason and politician. He was perhaps best known as the founder of Ligue de l'enseignement to promote free, universal and secular education. From 1883 until his death, he was a senator for life in the Third Republic Senate.

Jean Macé is read about 80 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 19 October 2026

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Knight of the Legion of Honour1880

About this person

Country
France
Category
Educators
Type
Educator
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1815 to 1894 · aged 79