14 Facts About Paul Dussaussoy

Paul Dussaussoy was a French lawyer and politician.

Paul Dussaussoy introduced the first French bill that proposed to give votes to women, at first limited to local elections.

Paul Dussaussoy came from a family of industrialists with a tradition of parliamentary activity.

Paul Dussaussoy's family were great industrialists in the Nord region.

Paul Dussaussoy ran for election to the legislature for the 2nd constituency of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, in 1893.

Paul Dussaussoy was very popular among rural voters in his constituency.

Paul Dussaussoy was very hostile to the "odious privileges of the vintage distillers" and was in favour of women's votes.

Paul Dussaussoy was most active in discussions on budget issues but was involved in debates on many other topics.

Paul Dussaussoy joined the Popular Liberal Action.

Paul Dussaussoy was again elected deputy for Pas-de-Calais on 20 May 1906, holding office until his death in 1909.

Paul Dussaussoy called for workers' pensions with an age limit set at 55 or 60, for family benefits and for legislation to assist trade unions, cooperatives and mutual aid societies.

Paul Dussaussoy introduced a proposal for women's suffrage in 1906 which gave women the right to vote in elections for municipal, district and departmental councilors.

Paul Dussaussoy was the first in France to advocate votes for women, a very advanced position at the time.

Paul Dussaussoy died on 15 March 1909 in the 16th arrondissement of Paris after a short illness.