# Louis-Jules Trochu

_French general, President of the National Defence Council (1815-1896)_

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> Louis-Jules Trochu was a French military leader and politician. He served as President of the Government of National Defense—France's de facto head of state—from 4 September 1870 until his resignation on 22 January 1871.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 March 1815 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Le Palais ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P19))
- **Died:** 7 October 1896 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P570))
- **Place of death:** Tours ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military officer; writer; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P106))
- **Political party:** Orléanism ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P102))
- **Education:** École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr; Royal Staff Corps Demonstration School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the National Assembly (8 February 1871 – 1 July 1872); President of the French Republic (4 September 1870 – 22 January 1871); head of government of France (4 September 1870 – 18 February 1871); Military governor of Paris (17 August 1870 – 22 January 1871); member of the general council ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Colonial Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235#P166))

## Questions

**When was Louis-Jules Trochu born?**  
Louis-Jules Trochu was born on 12 March 1815 in Le Palais.

**What positions has Louis-Jules Trochu held?**  
Positions held by Louis-Jules Trochu include: member of the National Assembly (1871–1872); President of the French Republic (1870–1871); head of government of France (1870–1871); Military governor of Paris (1870–1871); member of the general council.

**Where did Louis-Jules Trochu study?**  
Louis-Jules Trochu was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Royal Staff Corps Demonstration School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Louis-Jules Trochu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis-Jules_Trochu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q441235](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441235) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Crimean War, General Louis Trochu (1854-56 Q71484).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crimean_War,_General_Louis_Trochu_(1854-56_Q71484).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Louis-Jules Trochu, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Crimean War, General Louis Trochu (1854-56 Q71484).jpg — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain.

## Cite this page

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