Félix Gouin

French politician and Prime Minister

Félix Gouin - French politician and Prime Minister
Born

1884
141 years ago

Died

October 25th, 1977
47 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Served as Prime Minister of France from 1946 to 1947. Elected as a member of the French National Assembly in 1945. Contributed to post-World War II reconstruction efforts. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Fourth Republic. Held various ministerial positions throughout his political career, including Minister of National Education.

Prime Minister of France (1946-1947)

Member of the French National Assembly

Minister of National Education

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