Frédéric Passy 1822 – 1912

Biography

Frédéric Passy was born on May 20, 1822, in Paris, during a transformative period in French history. Throughout his life, he distinguished himself as both an economist and statesman, contributing significantly to French intellectual and political circles during the nineteenth century. His career spanned decades of social and economic change, allowing him to observe and participate in some of the most important developments of his era.

Passy’s work as an economist brought him recognition and influence among his contemporaries. His contributions to political economy and his engagement in matters of state reflected a commitment to progressive thought and practical governance. He remained an active figure in French public life for many years, lending his expertise to debates and decisions that shaped the nation’s development.

He spent his final years in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, where he passed away on June 12, 1912, at an advanced age. His long life—nearly ninety years—spanned from the Restoration period through the Belle Époque. Following his death, he was laid to rest in Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, a final resting place befitting his standing in French society. His legacy endured through the contributions he made to economics and statecraft.