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Maurice Rouvier

Maurice Rouvier

French statesman (1842–1911)
🗓️ 17 April 1842

Maurice Rouvier was a French statesman of the "Opportunist" faction, who twice served as the Prime Minister of France. He is best known for his financial policies and his unpopular policies designed to avoid a rupture with Germany.

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