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1876 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1876.

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Historical records for France in 1876

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February

February 1876

Purchase of Suez Canal Shares

Dufaure, Jules · Paris · Prime Minister of France · Government / French Third Republic

French ministers monitor the British purchase while French private shareholders remain the canal company's majority interest.

February 1876

Purchase of Suez Canal Shares

Lesseps, Ferdinand de · Paris · Chairman of Suez Canal Company · Economy / Suez Canal Company

Continues to lead the Suez Canal Company after the British Government becomes a major shareholder.

Other events (month unknown)

1876

Deputy

Clemanceau, Georges · Paris · Deputy · Government / Republic, 3rd

Appointed Deputy

1876

Election

Carnot, Marie Francoise Sadi · Paris · Member of Chamber of Deputies · Government / Government of France

Elected to the Chamber of Deputies

1876

Senator

Arago, Francois · Paris · Senator · Government / Government of France

Appointed Senator

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