Pierre Mendès France
French politician and Prime Minister
Born
January 11th, 1907
118 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1982
42 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the 142nd Prime Minister of France from 1954 to 1955. As a member of the Radical-Socialist Party, played a significant role in post-World War II French politics. Advocated for decolonization and negotiated the end of the Indochina War, leading to the Geneva Accords in 1954. Focused on social reforms and economic stability during tenure.
Served as Prime Minister of France
Negotiated the Geneva Accords in 1954
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