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Martignac's Middle Course
- When
- 1828-1829
- Where
- Paris
Martignac attempted to appease liberals by loosening press controls, expelling Jesuits, and modifying electoral registration.
Martignac tried to steer a middle course, appeasing liberals by loosening press controls, expelling Jesuits, modifying electoral registration, and restricting the formation of Catholic schools. He faced attacks from both the extreme left and the extreme right, while Charles X never believed in his policy.
Sources
- Bourbon Restoration in France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
- Jean Baptiste Gay, 1st Viscount of Martignac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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