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'''Paul Amand Challemel-Lacour''' ([[May 19]], [[1827]] - [[October 26]], [[1896]]), [[France|French]] statesman, was born at [[Avranches]] in the [[Manche]] [[departement]] of [[France]].
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'''Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour''' ({{IPA|fr|pɔl aʁmɑ̃ ʃalmɛl lakuʁ}}; 19 May 1827 – 26 October 1896) was a French statesman.
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After passing through the École Normale Supérieure he became professor of philosophy successively at [[Pau]] and at [[Limoges]]. The ''[[coup d'état]]'' of [[1851]] caused his expulsion from France for his republican opinions. He travelled on the continent, and in 1856 settled down as professor of French literature at the Polytechnic of Zürich. The amnesty of 1859 enabled him to return to France, but a projected course of lectures on history and art was immediately suppressed. He now supported himself by his pen, and became a regular contributor to the reviews.


==Biography==
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On the fall of the Second Empire in September [[1870]] the government of national defence appointed him prefect of the department of the [[Rhone]], in which capacity he had to suppress the [[Communist]] rising at [[Lyons]]. Resigning his post on the [[February 5]] [[1871]], he was in January 1872 elected to the National Assembly, and in 1876 to the Senate. He sat at first on the Extreme [[leftism|Left]]; but his philosophic and critical temperament was not in harmony with the recklessness of French radicalism, and his attitude towards political questions underwent a steady modification, till the close of his life saw him the foremost representative of moderate republicanism.
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Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour was born in [[Avranches]] in the [[Manche]] ''[[département in France|département]]'' of northwestern France. After passing through the [[École Normale Supérieure]] he became professor of [[philosophy]] successively at [[Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques|Pau]] and at [[Limoges]]. The ''[[coup d'état]]'' of 1851 by [[Napoleon III of France|Napoleon III]] caused his expulsion from France for his republican opinions. He travelled on the continent, gave conferences in Belgium and in 1856 settled down as professor of French literature at the [[Federal Polytechnic Institute Zurich]], today the [[ETH Zurich]]. The amnesty of 1859 enabled him to return to France, but a projected course of lectures on history and art was immediately suppressed. He now supported himself by his pen, and became a regular contributor to the reviews.


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On the fall of the [[Second French Empire]] in September 1870 the government of national defence appointed him prefect of the [[Rhône (département)|Rhône]] ''département'', in which capacity he had to suppress the [[Communist]] rising at [[Lyon]]. Resigning his post on the 5 February 1871, he was in January 1872 elected to the [[French National Assembly|National Assembly]], and in 1876 to the [[French Senate|Senate]]. He sat at first on the Extreme [[Left-wing politics|Left]]; but his philosophic and critical temperament was not in harmony with extreme French radicalism, and his attitude towards political questions underwent a steady modification, till the close of his life saw him the foremost representative of moderate republicanism.
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During [[Léon Gambetta|Gambetta]]'s lifetime, however, ChallemelLacour was one of his warmest supporters, and he was for a time editor of Gambetta's organ, the ''République francaise''. In 5879 he was appointed French ambassador at [[Bern]], and in [[1880]] was transferred to London; but he lacked the suppleness and command of temper necessary to a successful diplomatist. He resigned in 1882, and in February 1883 became minister of foreign affairs in the [[Jules Ferry]] cabinet, but retired in November of the same year.


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During [[Léon Gambetta]]'s lifetime, however, Challemel-Lacour was one of his warmest supporters, and he was for a time editor of Gambetta's organ, the ''[[République française]]''. In 1879 he was appointed French ambassador at [[Bern]], and in 1880 was transferred to London; but he lacked the temperament of a successful diplomat. He resigned in 1882, and in February 1883 became [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (France)|minister of foreign affairs]] in the [[Jules Ferry]] cabinet, but retired in November of the same year.
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In [[1890]] he was elected vice-president of the Senate, and in 1893 succeeded Jules Ferry as its president. His influence over that body was largely due to his clear and reasoned eloquence, which placed him at the head of contemporary French orators. In 1893 he also became a member of the [[Académie Française|French Academy]]. He distinguished himself by the vigour with which he upheld the Senate against the encroachments of the chamber, but in 1895 failing health forced him to resign, and he died in [[Paris, France|Paris]].


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In 1890 he was elected vice-president of the Senate, and in 1893 succeeded Jules Ferry as its [[List of Presidents of the French Senate|president]], a position he held from 27 March 1893 to 16 January 1896. His clear and reasoned eloquence placed him at the head of contemporary French orators. In 1893 he also became a member of the [[Académie française]]. He distinguished himself by the vigour with which he upheld the Senate against the encroachments of the chamber, but in 1896 failing health forced him to resign, and he died in [[Paris, France|Paris]].
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He published a translation of [[Heinrich Ritter|A Heinrich Ritter]]'s ''Geschichte der Philosophie'' (1861); ''La Philosophie individualiste: étude sur Guillaume de Humboldt'' (1864); and an edition of the works of Madame d'Epinay (1869).


==Works==
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In 1897 appeared [[Joseph Reinach]]'s edition of the ''Œuvres oratoires de Challemel-Lacour''.
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He published a translation of [[Heinrich Ritter|A Heinrich Ritter]]'s ''Geschichte der Philosophie'' (1861); ''La Philosophie individualiste: étude sur Guillaume de Humboldt'' (1864); and an edition of the works of [[Louise d'Epinay|Madame d'Epinay]] (1869).


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In 1897 appeared [[Joseph Reinach]]'s edition of the ''Œuvres oratoires de Challemel-Lacour''.
''This entry was originally from the [[1911 Encyclopedia Britannica]].''

==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 27 September 2024

Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour
Born(1827-05-19)19 May 1827
Avranches, France
Died26 October 1896(1896-10-26) (aged 69)
Paris
NationalityFrench
Occupationstatesman
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Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour (French pronunciation: [pɔl aʁmɑ̃ ʃalmɛl lakuʁ]; 19 May 1827 – 26 October 1896) was a French statesman.

Biography

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Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour was born in Avranches in the Manche département of northwestern France. After passing through the École Normale Supérieure he became professor of philosophy successively at Pau and at Limoges. The coup d'état of 1851 by Napoleon III caused his expulsion from France for his republican opinions. He travelled on the continent, gave conferences in Belgium and in 1856 settled down as professor of French literature at the Federal Polytechnic Institute Zurich, today the ETH Zurich. The amnesty of 1859 enabled him to return to France, but a projected course of lectures on history and art was immediately suppressed. He now supported himself by his pen, and became a regular contributor to the reviews.

On the fall of the Second French Empire in September 1870 the government of national defence appointed him prefect of the Rhône département, in which capacity he had to suppress the Communist rising at Lyon. Resigning his post on the 5 February 1871, he was in January 1872 elected to the National Assembly, and in 1876 to the Senate. He sat at first on the Extreme Left; but his philosophic and critical temperament was not in harmony with extreme French radicalism, and his attitude towards political questions underwent a steady modification, till the close of his life saw him the foremost representative of moderate republicanism.

During Léon Gambetta's lifetime, however, Challemel-Lacour was one of his warmest supporters, and he was for a time editor of Gambetta's organ, the République française. In 1879 he was appointed French ambassador at Bern, and in 1880 was transferred to London; but he lacked the temperament of a successful diplomat. He resigned in 1882, and in February 1883 became minister of foreign affairs in the Jules Ferry cabinet, but retired in November of the same year.

In 1890 he was elected vice-president of the Senate, and in 1893 succeeded Jules Ferry as its president, a position he held from 27 March 1893 to 16 January 1896. His clear and reasoned eloquence placed him at the head of contemporary French orators. In 1893 he also became a member of the Académie française. He distinguished himself by the vigour with which he upheld the Senate against the encroachments of the chamber, but in 1896 failing health forced him to resign, and he died in Paris.

Works

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He published a translation of A Heinrich Ritter's Geschichte der Philosophie (1861); La Philosophie individualiste: étude sur Guillaume de Humboldt (1864); and an edition of the works of Madame d'Epinay (1869).

In 1897 appeared Joseph Reinach's edition of the Œuvres oratoires de Challemel-Lacour.

References

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  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Challemel-Lacour, Paul Amand". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 807.
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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Affairs
1883 		Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Senate
1893–1896 		Succeeded by
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