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Félix Faure

7th President of the French Republic (1841–1899)

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Félix François Faure was President of France from 1895 until his death in 1899. A native of Paris, he worked as a tanner in his younger years. Faure became a member of the Chamber of Deputies for Seine-Inférieure in 1881. He rose to prominence in national politics up until unexpectedly assuming the presidency, during which time France's relations with Russia improved.

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Place of birth
Paris wd
Died
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Place of death
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Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Progressive Republicans wd
Spouse
Berthe Faure wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the French Republic (17 January 1895 – 16 February 1899)
  • French co-prince of Andorra (17 January 1895 – 16 February 1899)
  • Deputy of the French Third Republic (20 August 1893 – 17 January 1895)
  • Deputy of the French Third Republic (22 September 1889 – 14 October 1893)
  • Deputy of the French Third Republic (4 October 1885 – 14 October 1889)
  • Deputy of the French Third Republic (21 August 1881 – 14 October 1885)

Awards wd

  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1898)
  • Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
  • Order of St. Andrew
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Montyon Science Award (1888)
  • Order of the Redeemer
  • Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion (1886)

Questions

When was Félix Faure born?
Félix Faure was born on 30 January 1841 in Paris.
What positions has Félix Faure held?
Positions held by Félix Faure include: President of the French Republic (1895–1899); French co-prince of Andorra (1895–1899); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1893–1895); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1889–1893); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1885–1889).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Félix Faure · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q296076 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: President Félix Faure (cropped).jpg by Attributed to Nadar (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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