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Léon Bourgeois
French statesman (1851–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois (French: [leɔ̃ buʁʒwa]; 21 May 1851 – 29 September 1925) was a French statesman. His ideas influenced the Radical Party regarding a wide range of issues.
Quick Facts President of the Council of Ministers of France, President ...
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President of the Council of Ministers of France | |
In office 1 November 1895 – 29 April 1896 | |
President | Félix Faure |
Preceded by | Alexandre Ribot |
Succeeded by | Jules Méline |
President of the Senate | |
In office 14 January 1920 – 22 February 1923 | |
Preceded by | Antonin Dubost |
Succeeded by | Gaston Doumergue |
President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 6 June 1902 – 12 January 1904 | |
Preceded by | Paul Deschanel |
Succeeded by | Henri Brisson |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 28 March 1896 – 29 April 1896 | |
President | Félix Faure |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Marcelin Berthelot |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Hanotaux |
Minister of the Interior | |
In office 1 November 1895 – 28 March 1896 | |
President | Félix Faure |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Georges Leygyes |
Succeeded by | Ferdinand Sarrien |
Minister of State | |
In office 29 Octobre 1915 – 12 December 1916 | |
President | Raymond Poincaré |
Prime Minister | Aristide Briand |
In office 12 September 1917 – 13 November 1917 | |
President | Raymond Poincaré |
Prime Minister | Paul Painlevé |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-05-21)21 May 1851 Paris |
Died | 29 September 1925(1925-09-29) (aged 74) Oger |
Resting place | Cimetière de l'Ouest, Châlons-en-Champagne |
Political party | Radical |
Spouse | Virginie Marguerite Sellier |
Alma mater | Université de Paris |
Awards | Nobel Peace Prize 1920 |
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He promoted progressive taxation such as progressive income taxes and social insurance schemes,[1] along with economic equality, expanded educational opportunities, and cooperative solidarism. In foreign policy, he called for a strong League of Nations, and the maintenance of peace through compulsory arbitration, controlled disarmament, economic sanctions, and perhaps an international military force.