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Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout

1782 – 1858

French politician

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Lived 1782 – 1858 (aged 75). Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout was a French politician, civil servant, banker and official.

Antoine Maurice Apollinaire, Comte d'Argout (28 August 1782, Veyssilieu, Isère – 15 January 1858, Paris) was a French statesman, minister, and governor of the Bank of France.

Life He was named Peer of France on 5 March 1819 by the Duke Decazes, and voted with the moderate right. During the July Revolution of 1830, he tried to obtain from Charles X the withdrawal of the July Ordinances which had sparked the riots. despite the institutional changes caused by the 1848 Revolutions leading to the establishment of the Second Republic, and then the 1851 coup of Bonaparte leading to the establishment of the Second French Empire.

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Important facts

Born
28 August 1782, Château de Veyssilieu
Birth century
18th century
Died
10 January 1858, Paris
Occupation
Politician, civil servant, banker, official
Nationality
France
Positions held
Governor of the Banque de France, Minister of the Interior of France, List of Naval Ministers of France, Second Empire senator
Awards
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout?

French politician (1782-1858)

When was Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout born?

Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout was born on 28 August 1782 in Château de Veyssilieu.

When did Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout die?

Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout died on 10 January 1858 in Paris.

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Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout was a politician, civil servant, banker and official.

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Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antoine Maurice Apollinaire d'Argout

· Wikidata: Q1949376

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