Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville


Bon-Claude Cahier de Gerville was a notable figure in the French Revolution.

Life

His father was receiver for the city of Bayeux. Bon-Claude added 'de Gerville' to his name, studied law in Paris and was received as avocat to the Parlement. In 1789 he was made elector for Paris and représentant de la commune for the Sépulcre district. He was then sent to Nancy when the revolted in August 1790, the Nancy Mutiny. In October 1789 he had also been made deputy procurer-syndic.
On 17 November 1791 the Feuillants in the Legislative Assembly made him Interior Minister.