21 Facts About Antoine Roy

Antoine Roy was a National Representative during the Hundred Days when Napoleon returned from Elba, a Deputy from 1815 to 1821, a peer of France and three times Minister of Finance.

Antoine Roy's parents were Charles Roy, bourgeois and resident of Savigny and Miss Claudette Grisot.

Antoine Roy studied at the College of Langres, then studied law in Paris and was admitted to the bar in 1785.

Antoine Roy did not approve of the French Revolution and remained at the bar, but took advantage of the opportunity to acquire national property in 1791.

Antoine Roy defended Rozoy in 1792, and in the year III defended several of the accused of 13 Vendemiaire.

Antoine Roy associated with Claude Caroillon Destillieres in exploiting the forests and in running major ironworks.

Antoine Roy acquired the greater part of the property of the Duke of Bouillon, who was having grave financial difficulties, in exchange for an annual payment of 300,000 francs.

Antoine Roy refused to give up his claim to the forest of Navarre, but lost trials in 1802 and again in 1813.

Antoine Roy was received as a victim of imperial despotism, but the king expressed the view that if he had a complaint, it was not of poverty.

Antoine Roy was reelected deputy on 22 August 1815, and again on 4 October 1816 and 20 September 1817.

Antoine Roy often voted with the minority, particularly on secondary issues, and affected a degree of liberalism.

Antoine Roy was named Minister of State and member of the Privy Council, Commissioner of the Sinking Fund and of the Deposit and Consignment Office.

Antoine Roy held this position until 14 December 1821, and initiated several reforms that significantly improved the financial situation of France.

Antoine Roy was made a peer of France on 13 December 1821 and created a Count by the king.

When Jean-Baptiste de Martignac formed his ministry Antoine Roy was appointed Minister of Finance for a third time, holding office from 5 January 1828 to 7 August 1829.

King Charles X decided to form a strong reactionary cabinet under Jules de Polignac, and asked Antoine Roy to keep his portfolio.

However, due to the attached conditions Antoine Roy felt obliged to refuse.

Antoine Roy retired on 21 February 1830, and was awarded the orders of the Holy Spirit and St Michel.

Antoine Roy accepted the government of Louis Philippe I without hesitation and was often responsible for reports on taxes, the lottery and the budget.

Antoine Roy was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor.

Antoine Roy died in Paris on 3 April 1847, aged 83.