Jean Berthoin

Jean Berthoin (January 12, 1895 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise – February 25, 1979 in Paris) 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]

Jean Berthoin
Portrait of Minister Jean Berthoin
Minister of the Interior
In office
8 January 1959  27 May 1959
PresidentCharles de Gaulle
Prime MinisterMichel Debré
Preceded byÉmile Pelletier
Succeeded byPierre Chatenet
Personal details
Born(1895-01-12)12 January 1895
Enghien-les-Bains, France
Died25 February 1979(1979-02-25) (aged 84)
Paris, France
Political partyRadical Party

Prior to World War II, Berthoin had been the director of national security (Sûreté) in the French Interior Ministry.[4]

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