Paul Barras — Erosophia Encyclopedia

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Paul Barras — Director from 1795 to 1799, the only one to serve the regime’s whole span, 1755–1829

A Thermidorian Conventionnel who became the Directory’s strongman — the only director to serve from 1795 to 1799 — and the young Bonaparte’s protector before Brumaire set him aside. (Editorial synthesis)

Recorded office of Paul Barras: Directory (from 1795 to 1799, Brumaire). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Paul Barras was born on 30 June 1755. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Paul Barras died on 29 January 1829. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Paul Barras died in Paris. (source: Larousse)

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