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Paul Doumer
1857Mar, 22

Paul Doumer

Paul Doumer, French mathematician, journalist, and politician, 14th President of France (d. 1932)
Joseph Athanase Doumer, commonly known as Paul Doumer (French pronunciation: ​[pɔl dumɛːʀ]; 22 March 1857 – 7 May 1932), was the President of France from 13 June 1931 until his assassination on 7 May 1932.

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Events on 1857

  • 23Mar

    Elevator

    Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.
  • 29Mar

    Indian Rebellion of 1857

    Sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry mutinies against the East India Company's rule in India and inspires the protracted Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
  • 18Apr

    Allan Kardec

    "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec is published, marking the birth of Spiritualism in France.
  • 6May

    War of Independence of 1857

    The British East India Company disbands the 34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry whose sepoy Mangal Pandey had earlier revolted against the British and is considered to be the First Martyr in the War of Indian Independence.
  • 1Jun

    Les Fleurs du mal

    Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal is published.