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Albert BroglieFrench, historian, politician and statesman
Date of Birth: 13.06.1821
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jacques Victor Albert, Duc de Broglie
- Political Career
- First Ministerial Term
- Second Ministerial Term
- Scholarly Work and Legacy
- Later Years and Death
Jacques Victor Albert, Duc de Broglie
Early Life and CareerJacques Victor Albert, the eldest son of French Prime Minister Victor de Broglie and great-grandson of Madame de Staël, began his career in journalism as a young man, contributing articles to the "Revue des Deux Mondes." He also served as an editor for the "Correspondant."
Political Career
During the reign of King Louis-Philippe I, Broglie held diplomatic posts in Madrid and Rome. He resigned in 1848 and declined to engage in politics during the Second Empire. In 1871, he became Deputy Head of the Eure department and was appointed French Ambassador to the Court of St. James in London.
First Ministerial Term
As the leader of the "Cabinet of Moral Order" (1873-1874), Broglie attempted to preserve dynastic rights and proposed a two-chamber system of government. However, his proposals were rejected by both Republicans and Bonapartists.
Second Ministerial Term
After serving as Senator for Eure from 1876 to 1885, Broglie formed a new cabinet during the 1877 crisis. However, the passage of the "Manifesto of the 363" resulted in the dissolution of the Chamber and the government that same year.
Scholarly Work and Legacy
Broglie was also an accomplished scholar, writing historical studies and his own memoirs. He became a member of the French Academy and the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences.
Later Years and Death
Broglie continued to participate in politics until his death in Paris on January 19, 1901. He was a prominent figure in liberal Catholicism and left a significant legacy in both history and politics.
