Léon Bourgeois
Politician
1851 – 1925
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Who was Léon Bourgeois?
Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois was a French statesman. His ideas influenced the Radical Party regarding a wide range of issues. He promoted progressive taxation such as progressive income taxes and social insurance schemes, along with economic equality, expanded educational opportunities, and cooperatives. In foreign policy, he called for a strong League of Nations, and the maintenance of peace through compulsory arbitration, controlled disarmament, economic sanctions, and perhaps an international military force.
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- Born
- May 21, 1851
Paris - Also known as
- Leon Bourgeois
- Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois
- Nationality
- France
- Education
- University of Paris
- Died
- Sep 29, 1925
Épernay
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on July 23, 2013
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