Étienne Compayré
| Étienne Compayré | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 23, 1748 Lisle-sur-Tarn, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées, France |
| Died |
November 22, 1817 Lisle-sur-Tarn, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées, France |
| Occupation | Politician |
Étienne Compayré (1748-1817) was a French politician.
Early life
Étienne Compayré was born on October 23, 1748 in Lisle-sur-Tarn, France.[1]
Career
Compayré was a justice of the peace.[1] He served in the Council of Five Hundred during the French Directory, followed by the Corps législatif during the French Consulate (later National Assembly) from 1798 to 1803, representing Tarn.[1] He was a proponent of the Coup of 18 Brumaire, which brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France.[1]
Death and legacy
Compayré died on November 22, 1817 in his hometown of Lisle-sur-Tarn.[1] The Rue Etienne Compayré in Lisle-sur-Tarn was named in his honor.
References
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