Episode 4 of 4
Polignac Becomes President of the Council
- When
- November 1829
- Where
- Paris
In November 1829, Polignac became president of the council, effectively the most powerful politician in France.
After initially serving as Foreign Minister, Polignac assumed the role of president of the council in November 1829. This position consolidated his power within the government, aligning with the King's conservative agenda.
Sources
- Jules de Polignac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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