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Joseph Marie PORTALIS

French Joseph Marie PORTALIS

French diplomat and statesman

Source :  Michel AMAYENC

Born: on February 19, 1778 in Aix-en-Provence, France
Died: on August 05, 1858 in Passy, France


Biography

He was the son of the jurist Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis. He entered the diplomatic service, and obtaining the favour of Louis XVIII filled many important offices. He was Minister of Justice from 1821 to 1828, first president of the court of cassation, minister for foreign affairs (1829), and in 1851 a member of the senate.

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See Also :

- Category French politician