Frédéric Passy

French economist and statesman (1822-1912)

Frédéric Passy (May 20, 1822 – June 12, 1912) was a French economist. In 1901 he received the first Nobel Peace Prize together with Henry Dunant.

Frédéric Passy
Born
Frédéric Passy

(1822-05-20)May 20, 1822
DiedJune 12, 1912(1912-06-12) (aged 90)
NationalityFrench
OccupationEconomist
AwardsNobel Peace Prize (1901)

Passy wrote and talked to others about free trade. He followed the ideas of Richard Cobden.