Maurice Rouvier

Maurice Rouvier (French pronunciation: [mɔʁis ʁuvje, moʁ-]; 17 April 1842 – 7 June 1911) was a French statesman of the "Opportunist" faction, who served as the Prime Minister of France. He is best known for his financial policies and his unpopular policies designed to avoid a rupture with Germany.

Maurice Rouvier
Prime Minister of France
In office
24 January 1905  12 March 1906
PresidentÉmile Loubet
Armand Fallières
Preceded byÉmile Combes
Succeeded byFerdinand Sarrien
In office
30 May 1887  12 December 1887
PresidentJules Grévy
Sadi Carnot
Preceded byRené Goblet
Succeeded byPierre Tirard
Personal details
Born17 April 1842
Aix-en-Provence
Died7 June 1911 (aged 69)
Neuilly-sur-Seine
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