- Source: Cousin-Montauban ministry
The Cousin-Montauban ministry was the last government of the Second French Empire. It lasted from 10 August-4 September 1870. It was formed by Empress Eugenie in an attempt to rally France's defences against the invading Prussians. The ministry was forced out of power following the French defeat at the Battle of Sedan.
Composition
Head of government: Charles Cousin-Montauban
President of the Council of State: Julien Busson-Billault
Minister of War: Charles Cousin-Montauban
Minister of Agriculture and Trade: Clément Duvernois
Minister of Public Works: Jérôme David
Minister of Education: Jules Brame (and of the Arts from 23 August 1870)
Minister of the Navy Colonies: Charles Rigault de Genouilly
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Henri La Tour d'Auvergne
Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs: Michel Grandperret
Minister of Finance: Pierre Magne
Minister of the Interior: Henri Chevreau
References
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- Cousin-Montauban ministry
- Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao
- Émile Ollivier ministry
- Battle of Palikao
- Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gros
- Henri Brisson
- Jules Méline
- Gaëtan de Rochebouët
- Émile Combes
- Eugénie de Montijo