Episode 2 of 3

Appointment of Martignac

When
4 January 1828
Where
Paris
Part of
Martignac succeeds Villèle as Prime Minister of France

Jean-Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac, was appointed minister of the interior on 4 January 1828, becoming the virtual head of the cabinet.

Martignac was appointed minister of the interior on 4 January 1828. Although he did not bear the title of president, he became the virtual head of the cabinet. Charles X disliked Martignac and thought of him only as a provisional figure.

Sources

  1. Jean Baptiste Gay, 1st Viscount of Martignac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Charles X of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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