Jean Baptiste Gay
French politician, 7th Prime Minister

Born
June 20th, 1778
246 years ago
Died
1832
193 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the 7th Prime Minister of France from 1828 to 1829. Held the title of vicomte de Martignac and advocated for political reforms during a turbulent period in French history. His government faced challenges from both royalists and republicans, managing to navigate complex political landscapes. After resigning from the premiership, continued to influence French politics through his writings and political analysis.
Served as Prime Minister of France
Navigated political reforms in the 1820s
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