Gaston Doumergue
French lawyer and statesman (1863–1937)
Pierre-Paul-Henri-Gaston Doumergue (French pronunciation: [ɡastɔ̃ dumɛʁɡ]; 1 August 1863 – 18 June 1937) was a French politician. He was the President of France from 1924 to 1931.[1]
Gaston Doumergue | |
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![]() Doumergue in 1924, as the Grand Master of the Legion of Honour | |
President of France | |
In office 13 June 1924 – 13 June 1931 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Alexandre Millerand |
Succeeded by | Paul Doumer |
Prime Minister of France | |
In office 9 February 1934 – 8 November 1934 | |
President | Albert François Lebrun |
Preceded by | Édouard Daladier |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Étienne Flandin |
In office 9 December 1913 – 9 June 1914 | |
President | Raymond Poincaré |
Preceded by | Louis Barthou |
Succeeded by | Alexandre Ribot |
Personal details | |
Born | Pierre-Paul-Henri-Gaston Doumergue 1 August 1863 Aigues-Vives, France |
Died | 18 June 1937 Aigues-Vives, France | (aged 73)
Political party | Radical Party |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
References
change- ↑ Sciolino, Elaine (3 February 2008). "French Leader and Ex-Model Wed in Quiet Ceremony". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-10.