Career
He was one of the few non-communists to refuse the Munich agreement of 1938, along with some militants from Action Française. lieutenant was notably Garde des Sceaux in Aristide Briand"s government (January 16, 1921 - January 15, 1922) and president of the investigative commission from February 6, 1934. He was one of "The Vichy 80" who refused to vote full powers to Marshal Philippe Pétain in 1940.
Although born in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d"Or in his mother"s family home and with a father originating from the canton of Lamure-sur-Azergues (where he built his political career), his wife"s family had a house in Dardilly in which he frequently stayed (including the whole of the Second World War).
Municipal councillor of Lyon (1900–1904). Conseiller général of the canton of Lamure (1902–1940 and 1945–1957).
President of the conseil général of the Rhône (1934–1940 and 1951–1957). Député for the second district (circonscription) of Villefranche (1902–1924 and 1928–1941).
Senator for the Rhône (1924–1928).