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Appointment as Prefect
- When
- 22 June 1853
- Where
- Paris
Haussmann was appointed prefect of the Seine on 22 June 1853, replacing Jean-Jacques Berger, whose slow progress had frustrated the Emperor.
Haussmann's administrative skills in previous prefectures led to his selection by Napoleon III. The appointment occurred on 22 June 1853, marking the start of his tenure. The Emperor had previously been dissatisfied with the pace of work under his predecessor, Jean-Jacques Berger, particularly regarding the Rue de Rivoli and park projects.
Sources
- Haussmann's renovation of Paris Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Georges-Eugène Haussmann Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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