Frédéric-Alfred-Pierre, count de Falloux

Frédéric-Alfred-Pierre, count de Falloux (born May 11, 1811, Angers, Fr.—died Jan. 6, 1886, Angers) was a French political figure and monarchist who served in various political roles but is best remembered as the sponsor of the important educational legislation known as the loi Falloux. As a young man, Falloux traveled throughout Europe and identified himself with liberal Catholic causes. In 1846 he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, where he joined Pierre-Antoine Berryer, a...