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Cambon (PAUL a French diplomatist born)

PAUL, a French diplomatist; born in Paris, Jan. 20, 1843. He was graduated at the Ecole Polytechnique in 1863, and, after serving as Secretary to Jules Ferry, became Secretary of Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes, Prefect of the Aube, and French Resident-General in Tunis. After serving as Ambassador at Madrid and Constantinople, he was transferred to London in 1898. He played an important part in the formation of the Anglo-French entente. Although he had announced, in 1913, his intention to retire, he served at London throughout the World War.