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In opening China, the English have secured their presence in East Asia. If we don't commit more resources to get into Southeast Asia now, they or Germany, or even little Belgium might find it ripe for the taking.
Jules Ferry
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Jules Ferry
Age: 60 †
Born: 1832
Born: April 5
Died: 1893
Died: March 17
Diplomat
French Statesman
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Saint-Dié (devenue Saint-Dié-des-Vosges)
Jules François Camille Ferry
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