Jules Grévy

President of the Republic · 1879-1887 · born on 15 August 1807, died on 9 September 1891

A moderate republican, Jules Grévy became President of the Republic in 1879, succeeding Mac Mahon. He refused constitutional revision and deferred to Parliament.

The decorations scandal, involving his son-in-law Daniel Wilson, forced him to resign in 1887.

In the tree of power

• Era: Third Republic
• Predecessor: Patrice de Mac Mahon (1873-1879)
• Successor: Sadi Carnot (1887-1894)

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