Pierre-Antoine Berryer facts for kids
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Pierre-Antoine Berryer
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Illustration of Berryer (c. 1820)
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| Member of the Legislative Body for Bouches-du-Rhône |
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| In office 15 June 1863 – 29 November 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Edmond Canaple |
| Succeeded by | Alphonse Esquiros |
| Constituency | Marseille |
| Member of the Académie française | |
| In office 12 February 1852 – 29 November 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Alexis Guignard de Saint-Priest |
| Succeeded by | François-Joseph de Champagny |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies/National Assembly for Bouches-du-Rhône |
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| In office 22 June 1834 – 2 December 1851 |
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| Preceded by | Félix de Beaujour |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | Marseille |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Haute-Loire |
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| In office 25 November 1817 – 21 June 1834 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Jean-François Calemard de Lafayette |
| Constituency | Pierre Augustin Cuocq |
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| Born | 4 January 1790 Paris, France |
| Died | 29 November 1868 (aged 78) Augerville-la-Rivière, Loiret, French Empire |
| Political party | Ultra-royalist (1817–1830) Legitimist (1830–48; 1863–69) Party of Order (1848–1851) |
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Caroline Gauthier
(m. 1811; her d. 1842) |
| Children | Pierre Clémenent Arthur |
| Education | College of Juilly |
| Alma mater | University of Paris |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Pierre-Antoine Berryer (born January 4, 1790 – died November 29, 1868) was a famous French lawyer and speaker in parliament. He was known for his strong speeches and for defending people in court. He also became a member of the Académie française, a very important French institution for language and arts.
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The Life of Pierre-Antoine Berryer
His Early Years
Pierre-Antoine Berryer was born in Paris, France. His father was a well-known lawyer and advisor. Pierre-Antoine went to school at the Collège de Juilly. After finishing school, he decided to become a lawyer, just like his dad. He became a lawyer in 1811 and got married that same year.
During a time when France was changing a lot, with Napoleon and the Bourbon kings fighting for power, Berryer strongly supported the Bourbon kings. In 1815, he even joined King Louis XVIII of France as a volunteer.
His Career as a Lawyer and Politician
After the Bourbon kings returned to power, Berryer became famous for bravely defending soldiers who had supported Napoleon. He helped his father defend Marshal Ney, a famous general, though they were not successful. However, he did help General Cambronne get found innocent and General Debelle get pardoned.
Berryer became a very busy lawyer. He often defended journalists who were being prosecuted by the government. He strongly believed in the freedom of the press, which means people should be allowed to write and publish what they think. He also criticized strict police rules.
In 1830, Berryer was elected to the French parliament. He supported the king, Charles X, and his policies. After a big change in government in July, many of the king's supporters left parliament. But Berryer stayed. He fought against ending the hereditary peerage, which was a system where noble titles were passed down in families. He also pushed for fair trials for journalists and for local towns to have more power.
In 1832, Berryer tried to stop a plan by the Duchess of Berry to start a rebellion to put her son on the throne. Even though he tried to stop her, he was arrested. But he was quickly found innocent. The next year, he spoke out to help free the duchess. He also gave a famous speech defending François-René de Chateaubriand, a writer who had criticized the government. Berryer also defended many other journalists who supported the king.
Later in his career, Berryer defended Louis Napoleon after a strange event in 1840. In 1843, he visited England to officially recognize Henri, comte de Chambord as the rightful king of France. Berryer was an active member of the National Assembly after the revolution in 1848. He continued to support the old royal family. His long time in parliament ended when he bravely spoke out against a government takeover in 1851.
After some years away, Berryer returned to parliament in 1863. In 1854, he was chosen to be a member of the Académie française, which is a great honor. In 1865, he was honored at a special dinner in England. Pierre-Antoine Berryer passed away at his home in Augerville on November 29, 1868.
Images for kids
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Illustration of Berryer (c. 1820)
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An older Berryer.
See also
In Spanish: Pierre-Antoine Berryer para niños
