Trochu cabinet
The Trouchu Cabinet was the first government of the French Third Republic . It was formed on September 4, 1870 as the Government of National Defense (Gouvernement de la Défense nationale) by Prime Minister Louis Jules Trochu . It remained in office until February 19, 1871 and was then replaced by the Dufaure I cabinet .
cabinet
The Cabinet consisted of the following ministers:
| Office | Surname | Beginning of the term of office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| prime minister | Louis Jules Trochu | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Foreign minister | Jules Favre | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Minister of War | Adolphe Le Flô | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Minister for Public Education, Fine Arts and Religion | Jules Simon | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Interior minister |
Léon Gambetta Emmanuel Arago |
September 4, 1870 February 5, 1871 |
February 5, 1871 February 19, 1871 |
| Keeper of the Seal and Minister of Justice |
Adolphe Crémieux Emmanuel Arago (acting) |
September 4, 1870 October 7, 1870 |
October 7, 1870 February 19, 1871 |
| Minister for Navy and Colonies | Martin Fourichon | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Finance minister | Ernest Picard | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Minister for Public Works | Pierre-Frédéric Dorian | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Trade | Joseph Magnin | September 4, 1870 | February 19, 1871 |