Signed letter from Jules Meline, President of the Council in 1897

  

Letter from the office of the Prime Minister dated 1897. At this time, Jules Méline is Prime Minister. This letter is signed by Méline himself. Here are the key points about him: Birth and education: Born in 1838 in Remiremont (Vosges).

He was trained as a lawyer before entering politics. Political career: Deputy for Vosges from 1872 to 1919, he was an influential figure on the center-right. Minister of Commerce and Industry from 1883 to 1885.

Prime Minister from 1896 to 1898. Minister of Finance on several occasions. Economic policy: He is known for promoting protectionist policies and for publishing a report on the agricultural situation that influenced French rural policy. Work and legacy: Méline left a mark on French politics through his pragmatism and attention to agricultural and industrial interests. He also served as President of the Superior Council of Agriculture.

Death: He passed away in 1925.