Hyacinthe de Gailhard-Bancel

Hyacinthe de Gailhard-Bancel (1 November 1849 – 22 March 1936) was a French politician, lawyer, and pioneer of agricultural syndicalism. He was (1899–1910, 1912–1924).

Biography Born on 1 November 1849 in Allex, Gailhard-Bancel was grandson of . He is also credited by historian Kevin Passmore as a "pioneer of agrarian corporatism". He has been named as a pioneer of agricultural syndicalism, Gailhard-Bancel's ideology has been called a precursor to the rural Catholic Action movement.

From 1884, Gailhard-Bancel engaged himself with the formation of agricultural unions in the Drôme and collaborated with Christian socialist movements. Gailhard-Bancel held the office of Deputy of the Ardèche from 1899, ending with his defeat by an opponent in 1910. This opponent's term ended in 1912 with their death, at which point Gailhard-Bancel won back the office, holding it until 1924, when he was beaten again. After this defeat, Gailhard-Bancel retired from politics.

Works Les parlers locaux au point de vue social (1897) Quinze années d’action syndicale (1900) Les syndicats agricoles aux champs et au parlement, 1884-1924 (1929)