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Jules DufaureFrench politician and statesman
Date of Birth: 04.12.1798
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jules Armand Dufaure: French Statesman and Minister
- Political Ascension
- The 1848 Revolution
- Post-Revolution and Imperial Government
- Third Republic and Ministerial Positions
- Head of Government
- Later Career and Senate
- Retirement and Legacy
Jules Armand Dufaure: French Statesman and Minister
Early Life and Legal CareerJules Armand Dufaure was born in Dinan, France, on December 4, 1798. He studied law in Bordeaux and quickly gained prominence as a lawyer involved in political trials.
Political Ascension
In 1834, Dufaure was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. As a member of the "tiers parti," he played a significant role in the political landscape. He participated in the coalition that brought down the government of François Guizot in 1839 and served as Minister of Public Works for a brief period.
The 1848 Revolution
During the 1848 Revolution, Dufaure was elected to the Constituent Assembly and served on the committee that drafted the new constitution. He supported Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's candidacy for president and served as Minister of the Interior in his government.
Post-Revolution and Imperial Government
After the election of Napoleon III, Dufaure held the same position in the first government of the Second French Empire. However, following the coup d'état of December 2, 1851, he was briefly detained. He returned to his legal practice in Paris and eventually became its bâtonnier (president) from 1862 to 1864.
Third Republic and Ministerial Positions
With the proclamation of the Third Republic, Dufaure was elected to the National Assembly. He held the position of Minister of Justice under Adolphe Thiers. After Thiers' downfall, Dufaure joined the Left Center and actively opposed the government of Albert de Broglie.
Head of Government
In 1876, Dufaure became Prime Minister. During his tenure, he established the Committee for the Study of Foreign Legislation to translate foreign laws and codes into French. His government also played a key role in the development of the Senate and the revision of electoral laws.
Later Career and Senate
After the fall of his government in 1877, Dufaure was elected as a life senator. He remained politically active, opposing the "coup d'état" of May 16, 1877, and leading the formation of a new government after the republican victory in the general elections.
Retirement and Legacy
Following the election of Jules Grévy as President, Dufaure retired from politics in 1879. He passed away in Rueil-Malmaison on June 27, 1881. Jules Armand Dufaure is remembered as a prominent figure in French politics during the tumultuous periods of the 19th century.
