Jules Armand Dufaure
French Lawyer and Prime Minister

Born
December 4th, 1798
226 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1881
143 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the 33rd Prime Minister of France. Initially practiced law before entering public service. Represented the Gironde department in the French legislature. Contributed to the political landscape during the Second Republic and the early years of the Third Republic. Advocated for political stability and civil rights. Held ministerial positions, including Minister of Justice and Minister of the Interior. His leadership tenure focused on government reform and legal framework.
33rd Prime Minister of France
Minister of Justice
Minister of the Interior
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