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. He headed a cabinet supported by the Bloc des gauches (Left-Wing Coalition) parliamentary majority.[1][2]
Ferdinand Sarrien | |
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Prime Minister of France | |
In office 12 March 1906 – 25 October 1906 | |
President | Armand Fallières |
Preceded by | Maurice Rouvier |
Succeeded by | Georges Clemenceau |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 October 1840 |
Died | 28 November 1915 | (aged 75)
Political party | Radical Party |
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 personnalities it included.