Joseph Fouché, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Fouché

French statesman

Date of Birth: 21-May-1759

Place of Birth: Le Pellerin, Pays de la Loire, France

Date of Death: 26-Dec-1820

Profession: teacher, lawyer, politician, diplomat, essayist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Joseph Fouché, 1st Duc d'Otrante, 1st Comte Fouché (21 May 1759 – 25 December 1820) was a French statesman and Minister of Police under First Consul Bonaparte, who later became Emperor Napoleon.
He was particularly known for his ferocity with which he suppressed the Lyon insurrection during the Revolution in 1793 and for being minister of police under the Directory, the Consulate, and the Empire.
In English texts, his title is often translated as Duke of Otranto.