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Jean Marie Ferdinand Sarrien (; 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 ''
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'' (Left-Wing Coalition) parliamentary majority.


Biography

Ferdinand Sarrien was born on 15 October 1840 in Bourbon-Lancy. After studying law, he became a lawyer. During the
Franco-Prussian War The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia. Lasting from 19 July 1870 to 28 Janua ...
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 Ministry, 12 March – 25 October 1906

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1840 births 1915 deaths People from Saône-et-Loire Politicians of the French Third Republic Prime ministers of France French interior ministers Ministers of posts, telegraphs, and telephones of France Ministers of justice of France Senators of Saône-et-Loire {{France-politician-stub