Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin

1796–1864 (age 68)

Biography

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin was a prominent French politician who played an active role in the governance of France during the early 19th century. Born in 1796, he rose to positions of influence during a period of significant political transformation in the nation.

Hamelin's political career spanned the tumultuous decades following the Napoleonic Wars, during which he contributed to the development of French political institutions. His service to the state was recognized through his burial in the Vault of Governors, an honor reserved for those who had served the nation in high office. He passed away in 1864, leaving behind a legacy of political engagement and public service.