Jean Berthoin
French politician
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Jean Berthoin (January 12, 1895 – February 25, 1979) was a French politician. As Minister of National Education under Charles de Gaulle, he instituted a policy of compulsory education for all children, both French and foreign citizens, until the age of sixteen, building on the earlier reforms of 1936.[1] Implemented in 1959, this was known as the Berthoin Ordinance.[2] He also suggested that the Baccalauréat be abolished, prompting a significant backlash in the Parisian press.[3]
PresidentCharles de Gaulle
Prime MinisterMichel Debré
Preceded byÉmile Pelletier
Succeeded byPierre Chatenet
Jean Berthoin | |
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.png) Berthoin in 1950 | |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 8 January 1959 – 27 May 1959 | |
| President | Charles de Gaulle |
| Prime Minister | Michel Debré |
| Preceded by | Émile Pelletier |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Chatenet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 January 1895 |
| Died | 25 February 1979 (aged 84) |
| Party | Radical Party |
| Children | Georges Berthoin |
Prior to World War II, Berthoin had been the director of national security (Sûreté) in the French Interior Ministry.[4]
