Marie François Sadi Carnot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sadi Carnot
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| 5th President of the French Republic Co-Prince of Andorra |
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| In office 3 December 1887 – 25 June 1894 |
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| Preceded by | Jules Grévy |
| Succeeded by | Jean Casimir-Perier |
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| Born | 11 August 1837 Limoges, Haute-Vienne |
| Died | 25 June 1894 (aged 56) Lyon, Rhône |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | Republican Left |
Marie François Sadi Carnot (born August 11, 1837 – died June 25, 1894) was an important French leader. He was the fourth President of the Third French Republic. He served as president from 1887 until he died after an attack in 1894.
Becoming President
Sadi Carnot was known for being very honest. This made him a popular choice to become president. The previous president, Jules Grévy, had resigned. Carnot was elected by a large number of votes. He became president during a difficult time for France. Many people were worried about the future of the Republic.
Protecting the Republic
Carnot's popularity helped to make a powerful general named General Boulanger leave the country. Boulanger wanted to bring back the idea of a king ruling France. People were afraid he might try to take over the government. Carnot helped to keep the Republic safe.
His Final Days
Carnot was very popular when he visited Lyon on June 24, 1894. After a public dinner, he was attacked by a person who disagreed with the government. Carnot died shortly after midnight on June 25. People across France were very sad and shocked by his death. He was given a special funeral ceremony at the Panthéon in Paris.
Images for kids
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President Sadi Carnot with Emperor Pedro II of Brazil in Aix-les-Bains, France (Le Monde illustré, 1888).
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Funeral of Sadi Carnot, medal by Louis-Oscar Roty
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Funeral ceremony at the Panthéon
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Monumental statue, tribute to Sadi Carnot by Raoul Verlet, in Angoulême, France.
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See also
In Spanish: Marie François Sadi Carnot para niños
