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Messmer, Pierre |
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Messmer, Pierre (pyĕr mĕsmā`), 1916–, French political leader. In World War II he fought with the Free French forces before joining General de Gaulle de Gaulle, Charles , 1890–1970, French general and statesman, first president (1959–69) of the Fifth Republic.
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During World War I de Gaulle served with distinction until his capture in 1916. ..... Click the link for more information. 's staff. After the war, he held several overseas posts. A devoted supporter of de Gaulle, he served (1960–69) as minister of defense until de Gaulle's resignation as president. In 1971 he became minister of overseas departments and territories. In 1972, President Pompidou Pompidou, Georges Jean Raymond , 1911–74. French political leader, president of France (1969–74). Georges Pompidou taught school and then served in World War II until the fall (1940) of France, when he returned to teaching. ..... Click the link for more information. appointed him to replace Jacques Chaban-Delmas Chaban-Delmas, Jacques , 1915–2000, French political leader, born Jacques Delmas. He joined (1940) the resistance, using the nom de guerre "Chaban," which he later adopted legally, and was a key figure in the Allied liberation of Paris. ..... Click the link for more information. as premier. He was succeeded in 1974 by Jacques Chirac, but continued as member of the national assembly until 1988. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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