Jean Macé
French teacher, journalist and politician
About Jean Macé
Lived 1815 – 1894 (aged 79). Jean Macé was a French pedagogue, politician, children's writer, teacher and writer.
Jean François Macé (22 August 1815 in Paris – 13 December 1894 in Monthiers) was a French educator, journalist, active freemason and politician. He was perhaps best known as the founder of Ligue de l'enseignement to promote free, universal and secular education. From 1883 until his death, he was a senator for life in the Third Republic Senate.
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Who was Jean Macé?
French teacher, journalist and politician (1815–1894)
When was Jean Macé born?
Jean Macé was born on 22 August 1815 in former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean Macé die?
Jean Macé died on 13 December 1894 in Monthiers.
What was Jean Macé's occupation?
Jean Macé was a pedagogue, politician, children's writer, teacher and writer.
What nationality was Jean Macé?
Jean Macé was French.
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