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Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis

1778 – 1858

French MEP

Diplomat Politician

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About Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis

Lived 1778 – 1858 (aged 80). Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis was a French diplomat and politician.

Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis (19 February 1778, Aix-en-Provence – 5 August 1858) was a French diplomat and statesman.

He was the son of the jurist Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis. He entered the diplomatic service, and obtaining the favour of Louis XVIII filled many important offices. He was Minister of Justice from 1821 to 1828, first president of the court of cassation, minister for foreign affairs (1829), and in 1851 a member of the senate.

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Important facts

Born

19 February 1778, Aix-en-Provence

Birth century

18th century

Died

5 August 1858, Passy

Occupation

Diplomat, politician

Nationality

France

Positions held

Ambassador, Second Empire senator, Pair of France, Member of the Chamber of Peers

Awards

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

People in Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis

1746 – 1807

Jurist

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis's

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu

Johann Friedrich Blumenbach

1752 – 1840

Anatomist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis?

French MEP

When was Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis born?

Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis was born on 19 February 1778 in Aix-en-Provence.

When did Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis die?

Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis died on 5 August 1858 in Passy.

What was Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis's occupation?

Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis?

Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis

· Wikidata: Q3184359

· DBpedia: Joseph-Marie, comte Portalis

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