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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 (shärl də gōl)
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'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 (zhôrzh pôNpēd`), 1911–74.
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 appointed him to replace Jacques Chaban-Delmas Chaban-Delmas, Jacques (zhäk shäbäN`-dĕlmä`), 1915–2000, French political leader, born Jacques Delmas.
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 as premier. He was succeeded in 1974 by Jacques Chirac, but continued as member of the national assembly until 1988.


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