Episode 2 of 3
Pardon Decree
- When
- 19 September 1899
- Where
- Presidential decree
President Émile Loubet signed a decree pardoning Dreyfus on 19 September 1899, aiming to avoid a third trial.
The government hesitated before deciding to pardon Dreyfus. The decree was signed on 19 September 1899. This action was a political maneuver to save face for the military while allowing Dreyfus to remain free to seek full acquittal.
Sources
- Dreyfus affair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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