Léon Bourgeois Prime minister

Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois (French: [leɔ̃ buʁʒwa]; 21 May 1851 – 29 September 1925) was a French statesman. His ideas influenced the Radical Party regarding a wide range of issues. He promoted progressive taxation such as progressive income taxes and social insurance schemes, along with economic equality, expanded educational opportunities, and cooperative solidarism. In foreign policy, he called for a strong League of Nations, and the maintenance of peace through compulsory arbitration, controlled disarmament, economic sanctions, and perhaps an international military force.

Personal facts

Léon Bourgeois
Birth dateMay 21, 1851
Birth place
Paris
Date of deathSeptember 29, 1925
Place of death
Épernay

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Prime minister

FromNovember 01, 1895
ToApril 29, 1896

Léon Bourgeois on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.nobel-winners.com/Peace/leon_bourgeois.html