Alexandre Millerand
French lawyer and statesman (1859–1943)
Biography
Alexandre Millerand (French: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ milʁɑ̃]; (1859-02-10)10 February 1859 – (1943-04-06)6 April 1943) was a French politician who served as President of France from 1920 to 1924, having previously served as Prime Minister of France earlier in 1920. His participation in Waldeck-Rousseau's cabinet at the start of the 20th century, alongside the Marquis de Galliffet, who had directed the repression of the 1871 Paris Commune, sparked a debate in the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) and in the Second International about the participation of socialists in bourgeois governments.
In 1912 Millerand was appointed as war minister in Poincaré's cabinet. He returned to the same post during the first year of World War I, helping set French war strategy. After Clemenceau's defeat in 1920, Millerand formed a cabinet and held both the premiership and the ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1920–1924 he served as president of France. He faced criticism for openly supporting conservative candidates in the 1924 elections and the left majority forced his resignation. Thereafter he played only a minor role in politics.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the French Republic
- member of the French National Assembly
- French co-prince of Andorra
- President of the Council
- senator of the French Third Republic
- municipal councillor of Paris
- Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
Employers / organisations
- Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jeanne Millerand
- Children
- Jacques MillerandJean Millerand
Awards & honours (11)
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia
- Grand cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam
- Order of the Star of Anjouan
- Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar
- Royal Order of the Seraphim
- Collar of the Order of Charles III
- Concours général
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant
- Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Quick answers about Alexandre Millerand
- How old was Alexandre Millerand?
- Alexandre Millerand died on April 6, 1943 at the age of 84.
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- Alexandre Millerand was born on February 10, 1859.
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- Alexandre Millerand was born in Paris.
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- Alexandre Millerand's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Alexandre Millerand is a citizen of France.
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- Alexandre Millerand is known as lawyer, politician, socialist, jurist.
- Who has Alexandre Millerand been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Alexandre Millerand's spouse is or was Jeanne Millerand.
- How many children did Alexandre Millerand have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Alexandre Millerand.