Paul Doumer
French statesman (1857–1932)
Joseph Athanase Doumer, commonly known as Paul Doumer (French pronunciation: [pɔl dumɛːʀ]; 22 March 1857 – 7 May 1932), was the President of France from 13 June 1931 until his assassination on 7 May 1932. At the age of 74, he is the oldest person elected president.[1]
Paul Doumer | |
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![]() Doumer in 1931 | |
President of France | |
In office 13 June 1931 – 7 May 1932 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Laval André Tardieu |
Preceded by | Gaston Doumergue |
Succeeded by | Albert Lebrun |
Governor-General of French Indochina | |
In office 13 February 1897 – 14 March 1902 | |
Preceded by | Armand Rousseau |
Succeeded by | Paul Beau |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 March 1857 Aurillac, France |
Died | 7 May 1932 Paris, France | (aged 75)
Political party | Independent |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
References
change- ↑ "Paul Doumer Becomes President Of France". United Press. June 14, 1931. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
Paul Doumer, the oldest man ever elected to the position, succeeded Gaston Doumergue as president of the third French republic Saturday in ...