Cousin-Montauban ministry
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Date formed10 August 1870
Date dissolved4 September 1870
Head of governmentCharles Cousin-Montauban
PredecessorOllivier
Cousin-Montauban | |
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.svg){kind=small} 4th ministry of the Second French Empire | |
 Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao | |
| Date formed | 10 August 1870 |
| Date dissolved | 4 September 1870 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Charles Cousin-Montauban |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Ollivier |
| Successor | National Defense |
The Cousin-Montauban ministry was the last government of the Second French Empire. It lasted from 10 August to 4 September 1870. It was formed by Empress Eugenie in an attempt to rally France's defences against the invading Prussians.[1] The ministry was forced out of power following the French defeat at the Battle of Sedan.[2]