André Marie Jean Jacques Dupin (1783–1865), commonly known as Dupin the Elder, was a prominent French advocate, politician, and magistrate. Born on February 1, 1783, in Varzy, Nièvre, France, he was the son of a distinguished lawyer. Educated by his father, Dupin began his legal career early, becoming principal clerk to a Parisian attorney. In 1800, he was admitted as an advocate, and by 1802, he had earned his licentiate and doctorate in law. ([en.wikisource.org](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica/Dupin%2C_Andr%C3%A9_Marie_Jean_Jacques?utm_source=openai))
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Take the IQ test →Dupin's political career commenced in 1815 when he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, where he became an active member of the Liberal Opposition. He notably opposed the election of Napoleon's son as emperor after Napoleon's abdication. In 1827, Dupin was re-elected to the Chamber and, during the July Revolution of 1830, he played a significant role by voting for the address of the 221 and actively encouraging citizens to resist. From 1832 to 1839, he served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies, a position he held for eight years. ([en.wikisource.org](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica/Dupin%2C_Andr%C3%A9_Marie_Jean_Jacques?utm_source=openai))
After the abdication of King Louis-Philippe in 1848, Dupin introduced the young Count of Paris into the Chamber and proposed him as king with the Duchess of Orleans as regent. Although this attempt was unsuccessful, Dupin continued to serve as procureur-général, ensuring that justice was rendered in the name of the French people. He was re-elected to the Assembly in 1849 and became president of the principal committee on legislation. Following the coup d'état of December 2, 1851, Dupin retained his position as procureur-général until the property of the House of Orleans was confiscated. In 1857, he accepted the offer to return to his former office, stating, "I have always belonged to France and never to parties." ([en.wikisource.org](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica/Dupin%2C_Andr%C3%A9_Marie_Jean_Jacques?utm_source=openai))
Dupin passed away on November 8, 1865, in Paris. His contributions to French law and politics were significant, and his legacy is commemorated in various artworks, including sculptures by Honoré Daumier. ([musee-orsay.fr](https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/artworks/andre-marie-jean-jacques-dupin-6356?utm_source=openai))
Highlights:
- [André Marie Jean Jacques Dupin - Honoré Daumier | Musée d'Orsay](https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/artworks/andre-marie-jean-jacques-dupin-6356?utm_source=openai), Published on Sunday, September 14
- [Portret van André Marie Jean Jacques Dupin - Rijksmuseum](https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/object/Portret%2Bvan%2BAndr%C3%A9%2BMarie%2BJean%2BJacques%2BDupin--50bbdd4187f09eac164fdf16d8ec6317?utm_source=openai)
- [André-Marie-Jean-Jacques Dupin, Aîné | The Art Institute of Chicago](https://www.artic.edu/artworks/59860/andre-marie-jean-jacques-dupin-aine?utm_source=openai)
Achievements
- Served as President of the Chamber of Deputies from 1832 to 1839.
- Played a pivotal role during the July Revolution of 1830, advocating for resistance against the monarchy.
- Introduced the Count of Paris into the Chamber after the abdication of King Louis-Philippe in 1848.
- Retained the position of procureur-général after the 1851 coup d'état, ensuring justice was rendered in the name of the French people.
- Authored significant legal works, including 'Principia Juris Civilis' (1806) and 'Mémoires et plaidoyers de 1806 au 1ᵉʳ Janvier 1830' (20 vols.).
