Who was Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier?
Q: Who was Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier?
A: Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier was a French politician and the fifth president of the French Third Republic.
Q: What is his family background?
A: He was born in Paris, the son of Auguste Casimir-Perier and the grandson of Casimir Pierre Perier, premier of Louis Philippe.
Q: What positions did he hold prior to becoming President?
A: Prior to becoming President, he held positions such as secretary to his father who was minister of the interior under Thiers' presidency, under-secretary of state for war, vice-president of the chamber, prime minister and foreign minister.
Q: How long did he serve as President?
A: He served as President for only six months.
Q: Why did he resign from office?
A: He resigned from office because he felt ignored by ministers who didn't consult him before taking decisions or keep him informed on political events, especially in foreign affairs.
Q: What did he do after leaving politics?
A: After leaving politics, he devoted himself to business - especially mining.
Q: How did his evidence help Alfred Dreyfus at Rennes trial?
A: His evidence at Alfred Dreyfus' trial at Rennes was very valuable to Dreyfus' cause as it opposed that of General Mercier's.
