Waddington Cabinet
The Waddington Cabinet was formed by Prime Minister William Henry Waddington on February 4, 1879 during the French Third Republic and was in office for 320 days until December 21, 1879.
The January 30, 1879 President elected Jules Grévy did not want to Léon Gambetta appointed Prime Minister, the first government to form his presidency.
cabinet
minister
The Cabinet consisted of the following ministers:
| Office | Surname | Beginning of the term of office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| prime minister | William Henry Waddington | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Foreign minister | William Henry Waddington | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Minister of War | Henri Gresley | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Public Education and Fine Arts | Jules Ferry | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Finance minister | Léon Say | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Public Works | Charles de Freycinet | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Navy and Colonies | Jean Bernard Jauréguiberry | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Keeper of the seal, Minister of Justice | Philippe Le Royer | February 4, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Interior minister |
Émile de Marcère Charles Lepère |
February 4, 1879 March 4, 1879 |
March 4, 1879 December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Religion |
Émile de Marcère (acting) Charles Lepère |
February 4, 1879 March 4, 1879 |
March 4, 1879 December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Trade |
Charles Lepère Pierre Tirard |
February 4, 1879 March 5, 1879 |
March 5, 1879 December 21, 1879 |
| Minister for Post and Telegraphy | Adolphe Cochery | February 5, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
Undersecretaries of State
The Cabinet consisted of the following Undersecretaries:
| Office | Surname | Beginning of the term of office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undersecretary of State to the Minister for Public Works | Marie François Sadi Carnot | February 5, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Undersecretary to the Minister of Justice | René Goblet | February 5, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Undersecretary of State to the Minister of Fine Arts | Edmond Turquet | February 5, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Undersecretary of State to the Minister for Agriculture and Trade | Cyprien Girerd | February 7, 1879 | December 21, 1879 |
| Under-Secretary of State to the Interior Minister |
Jules Develle Félix Martin-Feuillée |
February 13, 1879 March 4, 1879 |
March 4, 1879 December 21, 1879 |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Creation of the Ministry of Post and Telegraphy on February 5, 1879