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1885 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1885.

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Historical records for France in 1885

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May

22 May 1885

Death of Victor Hugo

Hugo, Victor · Paris · Arts / Literature

Death of Victor Hugo

July

6 July 1885

First Human Rabies Vaccination

Pasteur, Louis · Paris · Chemist and Microbiologist · Science / Medicine

Begins successful rabies vaccination of Joseph Meister after dog bites.

6 July 1885

Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment

Pasteur, Louis · Paris · Chemist and Microbiologist · Science / Medicine

Establishes practical post-exposure prevention for a previously fatal disease.

Other events (month unknown)

1885

Election

Jaures, Jean · Deputy · Politics / Socialist Party

Elected Deputy to the French Parliament

1885

Minister of Finance

Carnot, Marie Francoise Sadi · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of France

Appointed Minister of Finance

1885

Resignation of Jules Francoise Camille Ferry

Ferry, Jules Francoise Camille · Paris · Prime Minister of France · Government / Government of France

The legislature refuses to vote money to support the struggle in Indochina

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