What caused Jules Grévy to resign as president?
A political scandal involving his son-in-law
A personal health crisis
An international crisis
A military coup
Answer
Jules Grévy's resignation as president in 1887 stemmed from a political scandal implicating his son-in-law, Daniel Wilson. Wilson's involvement in the sale of Legion of Honour decorations, the highest French distinction, tarnished the reputation of Grévy's administration. To safeguard the integrity of the presidency and maintain public trust, Grévy reluctantly stepped down, bringing an end to his political career.
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