Auguste Édouard Cerfberr (1811, Épinal—1858) was a French author. Having completed his studies in law, Cerfberr entered the service of the government, in which he held many high positions. His last office was that of prefect and general inspector of the prisons at Grenoble. Cerfberr was the author of the following works:

  • Du Gouvernement d'Alger (Paris, 1834)
  • Des Sociétés de Bienfaisance Mutuelle, ou des Moyens d'Améliorer le Sort des Classes Ouvrières (Grenoble, 1836).
  • Projet d'établissement d'un pénitencier d'essai à Paris (Paris, 1840)

Bibliography

  • La Grande Encyclopèdie, s.v.

References

  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Isidore Singer and Isaac Broydé (1901–1906). "Cerfberr, Auguste Édouard". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.


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