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Felix Faure
ModernPoliticianFrance1841 — 1899
French president who died in office in scandal.
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Quick Facts
Born
1841
Died
1899
Country
France
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)38
Leadership (15%)48
Strategy (15%)43
Total Score42.6
Felix Faure — Complete Timeline
1894 AD
Dreyfus Affair (1894-1899)Political Action◆ Major
Faure supported the conviction of Alfred Dreyfus for treason, opposing calls for a retrial. His stance deepened the political divisions in France.
Dreyfus AffairAnti-Semitism
Impact: nationaldestructive
1895 AD
President of France (1895-1899)Political Action◆ Major
Félix Faure was elected President of the Third Republic. His presidency was marked by the Dreyfus Affair and colonial expansion.
Third RepublicPresidency
Impact: national
1898 AD
Fashoda Incident (1898)War◆ Major
Faure's government faced the Fashoda Incident, a colonial confrontation with Britain in Sudan. France backed down, leading to a diplomatic defeat.
Colonial RivalryDiplomacy
Impact: globaldestructive
1899 AD
Death in Office (1899)Political Action◆ Major
Faure died suddenly in the
ScandalDeath
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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