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Jules Ferry

French politician (1832-1893) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 60

Jules François Camille Ferry was a French statesman and republican philosopher. He was one of the leaders of the Moderate Republicans and served as Prime Minister of France from 1880 to 1881 and 1883 to 1885. He was a promoter of laicism and colonial expansion.

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Under the Third Republic, Ferry made primary education free and compulsory through several new laws. However, he was forced to resign following the Sino-French War in 1885 due to his unpopularity and public opinion against the war.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1832 to 1893 · aged 60