Charles Ferry

Charles Émile Joseph Léon Ferry (23 May 1834 – 21 July 1909) was a French politician.

Charles was a businessman, becoming involved in national politics during the Franco-Prussian War when he served in Paris as aide to Jules Favre, Vice-President of the Government of National Defence.

Leaving government service, Ferry returned to business and banking.

He was elected to the Senate in 1888, representing the Vosges department, being replaced by his brother in 1891.

He was re-elected in 1898 but was defeated in 1902 by Edmond Gérard Ferry then left politics and died in Paris.