France remembers. Allée Charles Deloncle stands as a testament to a man who dedicated his life to public service.
Let’s explore the story behind this Vincennes street. Charles Deloncle was born in Montauban in 1866. He died in Saint-Mandé in 1938. That’s a life spanning 72 years. Deloncle’s father was a university professor. His father resigned during the coup d’état. Charles was also the brother of François Deloncle. François was a deputy. Henri Deloncle was another brother. He worked as a journalist.
Interestingly, Charles was the uncle of Eugène Deloncle. Eugène founded the Cagoule. He was also the grand-uncle of Jacques Laurent. Jacques Laurent was a writer and academician. After graduating from the Institut National d’Agronomie, Charles became an agricultural engineer. In 1887, he joined the Ministry of Agriculture. He then became director of the Avignon School of Agriculture. He served as an inspector of agriculture. He was also chief of staff for the Minister of Agriculture from 1899 to 1902. In 1901, he joined the Higher Council of Agriculture.
From 1891 to 1904, Deloncle was editor-in-chief of “l’Agriculture nouvelle.” He also wrote for Le Petit Parisien and Le Siècle. From 1905, he was the political director of Le Soir. Furthermore, he was secretary-general of the Agricultural Press Association. He also presided over the National Agricultural Society.
Deloncle’s political career was extensive. He served as a deputy for the Seine from 1904 to 1914. He joined the Radical-Socialist group. Later, he joined the Democratic and Radical Union group. From 1914 to 1936, he was a senator for the Seine. During his last term, he was vice-president. He oversaw the commissions for colonies and trade. Charles Deloncle is buried in the Massigoux cemetery in Aurillac.
Allée Charles Deloncle, therefore, isn’t just a street. It’s a pathway through history. It connects us to a man who significantly contributed to French society. Take a moment to appreciate the layers of history beneath your feet. Each step echoes the past. Each corner whispers tales of dedication and service.