1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
AUDIFFRET-PASQUIER, EDMB ARMAND GASTON. Due D' (1823-1905), French statesman, was the grand-nephew and adopted son of Baron Etienne Denis Pasquier. He was created duke in 1844, and became auditor at the council of state in 1846. After the revolution of 1848 he retired to private life. Under the empire he was twice an unsuccessful candidate for the legislature, but was elected in February 1871 to the National Assembly, and became president ot the right centre in 1873. After the fall of Thii-rs. he directed the negot…
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