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Alphonse Chodron de Courcel

1835 – 1919

French diplomat and politician

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Lived 1835 – 1919 (aged 83). Alphonse Chodron de Courcel was a French diplomat, politician, businessperson and jurist.

Baron Alphonse Chodron de Courcel (30 July 1835 – 17 June 1919) was a French diplomat and politician. He was French ambassador to Germany from 1881 to 1886, French ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1894 to 1898, and Senator of Seine-et-Oise from 1892 to 1919.

He represented France at the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885.

He presided over the I Olympic Congress in Paris in 1894, where it was decided to re-establish the Olympic Games.

His grandson, Baron Geoffroy Chodron de Courcel, was French ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1962 to 1972.

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Important facts

Born
30 July 1835, Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 June 1919, Paris
Occupation
Diplomat, politician, businessperson, jurist
Nationality
France
Education
University of Berlin, University of Bonn, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Paris Law Faculty
Positions held
Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom, President, Ambassador of France to Germany, Councillor of State
Awards
Honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Baron Alphonse Chodron de Courcel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alphonse Chodron de Courcel?

French diplomat and politician (1835-1919)

When was Alphonse Chodron de Courcel born?

Alphonse Chodron de Courcel was born on 30 July 1835 in Paris.

When did Alphonse Chodron de Courcel die?

Alphonse Chodron de Courcel died on 17 June 1919 in Paris.

What was Alphonse Chodron de Courcel's occupation?

Alphonse Chodron de Courcel was a diplomat, politician, businessperson and jurist.

What nationality was Alphonse Chodron de Courcel?

Alphonse Chodron de Courcel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alphonse Chodron de Courcel

· Wikidata: Q2839741

· DBpedia: Alphonse Chodron de Courcel

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