Joseph Capus
Joseph Marie Capus (18 August 1867 – 1 May 1947) was a French agriculturalist and expert on grape vines. He became a deputy in the French national parliament, and was Minister of Agriculture for a few months in 1924. He was active in legislation related to agriculture and was the driving force behind introduction of the Appellation d'origine contrôlée for French wines.
Joseph Marie Capus | |
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Capus in 1919 | |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 29 March 1924 – 13 June 1924 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Chéron |
| Succeeded by | Henri Queuille |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1867 Marseille, France |
| Died | 1 May 1947 (aged 79) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Agriculturalist |
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