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Ferdinand Sarrien

Jean Marie Ferdinand Sarrien was a French politician of the Third Republic. He was born in Bourbon-Lancy, Saône-et-Loire and died in Paris. As Prime Minister, he headed a cabinet supported by the Bloc des gauches parliamentary majority.

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Ferdinand Sarrien
Prime Minister of France
In office
12 March 1906 – 25 October 1906
PresidentArmand Fallières
Preceded byMaurice Rouvier
Succeeded byGeorges Clemenceau
Personal details
Born15 October 1840
Died28 November 1915(1915-11-28) (aged 75)
PartyRadical Party

Jean Marie Ferdinand Sarrien (French: [fɛʁdinɑ̃ saʁjɛ̃]; 15 October 1840 – 28 November 1915) was a French politician of the Third Republic. He was born in Bourbon-Lancy, Saône-et-Loire and died in Paris. As Prime Minister, he headed a cabinet supported by the Bloc des gauches (Left-Wing Coalition) parliamentary majority.12

Biography

Ferdinand Sarrien was born on 15 October 1840 in Bourbon-Lancy. After studying law, he became a lawyer. During the Franco-Prussian War he was distinguished and was decorated. As a member of the Republican party, he became mayor of his hometown. However, in 1873, he was discharged by the monarchist cabinet of Albert de Broglie. He became Prime Minister in 1906, in succession to Maurice Rouvier. His ministry lasted only six months, before he resigned for health reasons, but it was noteworthy for the number of strong personalities it included.

Sarrien's premiership was also notable for the introduction by law (in July 1906) of a mandatory weekly rest period of 24 hours.3

Sarrien's Ministry, 12 March – 25 October 1906

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