Georges Clemenceau
Prime Minister of France, 1906–1909 and 1917–1920 (1841–1929)
1841 — 1929
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of France, 1906–1909 and 1917–1920 (1841–1929)
Born
September 28, 1841
Died
1929 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, physician, politician
FranceBorn in Mouilleron-en-ParedsDied in Paris
1841
Born in Mouilleron-en-Pareds (1841-09-28)
1870
Positionarrondissement mayor (1870–1871)
1871
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1871–1871)
1876
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1876–1885)
1902
Positionsenator of the French Third Republic (1902–1920)
1906
PositionAbout
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French statesman who was prime minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A physician turned journalist, he played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, particularly amid the end of the First World War. He was a key figure of the Independent Radicals, advocating for the separation of church and state, as well as the amnesty of the Communards exiled to New Caledonia.
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Who is Georges Clemenceau?+
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French statesman who was prime minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A physician turned journalist, he played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, particularly amid the end of the First World War. He was a key figure o
What does the name Georges mean?+
The name Georges means "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is of French origin.
When was Georges Clemenceau born?+
Georges Clemenceau was born on September 28, 1841.
When did Georges Clemenceau die?+
Georges Clemenceau died in 1929, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.
The name Georges is of French origin, meaning "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Georges — September 28, 1841
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Legend.
— anon
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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