Jules Simon
Jules François Simon (31 December 1814 – 8 June 1896) was a French statesman and philosopher, and one of the leader of the Opportunist Republicans faction.
Read more about Jules Simon: Biography, Political Career From 1848 To 1871, Third Republic, Works, Simon's Ministry, 12 December 1876 – 17 May 1877
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