Jean Casimir-Perier
French politician, 6th President of France
Born
November 8th, 1847
177 years ago
Died
March 11th, 1907
118 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the 6th President of France
Resigned after six months in office
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