28 Facts About Georges Trouillot

Georges Trouillot played a central role in developing the law of 1901 that governed associations such as agricultural cooperative.

Georges Trouillot published several books, including both poetry and political subjects.

Georges Marie Denis Gabriel Trouillot was born on 7 May 1851 in Champagnole, Jura.

Georges Trouillot studied classics at the Jesuit college in Dole, then studied law in Lyon.

Georges Trouillot was one of the founders of the Jura Republican Union.

Georges Trouillot was a member of the general council of Jura for the canton of Beaufort, then municipal councilor in 1877.

Georges Trouillot joined the Union of Progressives and Radical Left in the chamber.

Georges Trouillot was elected president of the Jura departmental assembly.

Georges Trouillot was reelected deputy in 1893 and in 1898.

In 1891 Georges Trouillot proposed a law against abortion and contraception.

Georges Trouillot introduced a bill to let anyone who held the degree of licence en droit practice as an avocat, removing the authority of the Order of Advocates to approve new members of their profession.

Georges Trouillot assisted Rene Viviani in introduction of the law of 1 December 1900 that allowed women to practice as advocates following a campaign by Jeanne Chauvin, who became the second woman to be admitted to the profession.

Georges Trouillot accused the premier Jules Meline of practicing the politics of division.

Georges Trouillot was appointed to the new Radical government formed late that month.

Georges Trouillot was Minister of the Colonies in the second cabinet of Henri Brisson, and held office from 28 June 1898 to 26 October 1898.

Georges Trouillot saw little value in the French enclaves in India, and told the Foreign Minister that he would be willing to give them all to the British in exchange for the Gambia.

Georges Trouillot played a central role in developing the Law of Associations.

Georges Trouillot was rapporteur for all the parliamentary debates on this law, working closely with the head of government, Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau.

Georges Trouillot's answer was to curb the powers of associations to prevent abuse.

Georges Trouillot was Minister of Industry, Commerce and Posts from 7 June 1902 to 18 January 1905 in the cabinet of Emile Combes.

Georges Trouillot, who was known for his anti-clericalism, followed a traditional policy in dealing with industrial issues.

However, during a strike of textile workers in the fall of 1903 Georges Trouillot agreed in substance with the strikers' complaints against the manufacturers, and the Chamber voted almost unanimously for arbitration to resume, and for a thorough inquiry into the textile industry.

Georges Trouillot was again Minister of Industry, Commerce and Posts from 12 November 1905 to 9 March 1906 in the second cabinet of Maurice Rouvier.

Georges Trouillot was elected Senator for the Jura on 7 January 1906.

Georges Trouillot was again Minister of the Colonies from 24 July 1909 to 2 November 1910 in the cabinet of Aristide Briand.

Georges Trouillot's daughter married the future colonial administrator Lucien Saint.

Georges Trouillot was a distinguished man of letters, and published several books.

Georges Trouillot contributed to several journals, notably Voltaire and Le Siecle.