About Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville
Lived 1751 – 1796 (aged 44). Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville was a French politician and lawyer.
Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville (30 November 1751, in Bayeux – 15 February 1796, in Bayeux) was a notable figure in the French Revolution.
Life His father was receiver for the city of Bayeux. Bon-Claude added 'de Gerville' to his name, studied law in Paris and was received as avocat (lawyer) to the Parlement. In 1789 he was made elector for Paris and représentant de la commune for the Sépulcre district. He was then sent to Nancy when the revolted in August 1790, the Nancy Mutiny. In October 1789 he had also been made deputy procurer-syndic.
On 17 November 1791 the Feuillants in the Legislative Assembly made him Interior Minister.
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Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville was born on 30 November 1751 in Bayeux.
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Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville died on 15 February 1796 in Bayeux.
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Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville was a politician and lawyer.
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