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Émile Ollivier
July 2, 1825 – August 20, 1913
French statesman (1825-1913)
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Émile Ollivier was a French politician and statesman. Although he was originally a liberal, he came to terms with the politics of Emperor Napoleon III. In 1869/1870 he chaired the French Council of Ministers. In July 1870, during the Spanish succession crisis, he joined those in the government who advocated a declaration of war on Prussia. He was released before the fall of the empire in September.
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- Birthday · July 2
- Anniversary · August 20
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