Cousin-Montauban ministry
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| Cousin-Montauban | |
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| 50px 4th ministry of the Second French Empire |
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Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao
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| Date formed | 10 August 1870 |
| Date dissolved | 4 September 1870 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Charles Cousin-Montauban |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Ollivier |
| Successor | National Defense |
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 defendes against the invading Prussians.[1] The ministry was forced out of power following the French defeat at the Battle of Sedan.[2]
Composition
- Head of government: Charles Cousin-Montauban
- President of the Council of State: Julien Busson-Billault[3]
- Minister of War: Charles Cousin-Montauban
- Minister of Agriculture and Trade: Clément Duvernois[4]
- Minister of Public Works: Jérôme David[5]
- Minister of Education: Jules Brame (and of the Arts from 23 August 1870)[6]
- Minister of the Navy Colonies: Charles Rigault de Genouilly[7]
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Henri La Tour d'Auvergne[8]
- Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs: Michel Grandperret[9]
- Minister of Finance: Pierre Magne[10]
- Minister of the Interior: Henri Chevreau[11]
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