Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville

Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville (30 November 1751, Bayeux – 15 February 1796, Bayeux) was a notable figure in the French Revolution.

Life

His father was receiver for the city of Bayeux. Bon-Claude added 'de Gerville' to his name, studied law in Paris and was received as 'avocat' (lawyer) to the Parlement. In 1789 he was made elector for Paris and 'représentant de la commune' for the Sépulcre district. He was then sent to Nancy when the soldiers of Châteauvieux revolted in August 1790. In October 1789 he had also been made deputy procurer-syndic.

On 17 November 1791 the patriot party in the Legislative Assembly made him Interior Minister.


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