He was born in Bourbon-Lancy, Saône-et-Loire and died in Paris.

As Prime Minister, he headed a cabinet supported by the Bloc des gauches (Left-Wing Coalition) parliamentary majority.

[1][2] Ferdinand Sarrien was born on 15 October 1840 in Bourbon-Lancy.

However, in 1873, he was discharged by the monarchist cabinet of Albert de Broglie.

His ministry lasted only six months, before he resigned for health reasons, but it was noteworthy for the number of strong personalities it included.