When was Maurice Schumann born?

Maurice Schumann was born on 10 April 1911 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Maurice Schumann held?

Positions held by Maurice Schumann include: president (1984–1998); Member of the Académie française (1974–1998); president (1973–1974); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1972–1973); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1969–1972).

Where did Maurice Schumann study?

Maurice Schumann was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly, Lycée Henri-IV, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV.

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Maurice Schumann

French politician (1911-1998)

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Maurice Schumann was a French politician, journalist, writer, and hero of the Second World War who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Georges Pompidou from 22 June 1969 to 15 March 1973. Schumann was a member of the Christian democratic Popular Republican Movement.

Quick facts

Born: 10 April 1911 wd
Place of birth: 16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 9 February 1998 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, bridge player, writer, journalist wd
Political party: Union of Democrats for the Republic, Rally for the Republic, Popular Republican Movement wd
Education: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly, Lycée Henri-IV, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV wd

Positions held wd

president (1984–1998)
Member of the Académie française (7 March 1974 – 9 February 1998)
president (1973–1974)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (5 July 1972 – 15 March 1973)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (20 June 1969 – 5 July 1972)
Member of parliament for the North (23 June 1968 – 12 August 1968)
Member of parliament for the North (5 March 1967 – 7 May 1967)
Member of parliament for the North (25 November 1962 – 2 April 1967)
Member of parliament for the North (30 November 1958 – 15 May 1962)
Member of parliament for the North (2 January 1956 – 8 December 1958)
Member of parliament for the North (17 June 1951 – 1 December 1955)
Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (13 August 1949 – 26 November 1951)
Member of parliament for the North (10 November 1946 – 4 July 1951)
Member of parliament for the North (2 June 1946 – 27 November 1946)
Member of parliament for the North (21 October 1945 – 10 June 1946)
Senator of the French Fifth Republic

Awards wd

Knight of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939–1945
Companion of the Liberation
Concours général
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
“Today” Prize (1980)

Questions

When was Maurice Schumann born?: Maurice Schumann was born on 10 April 1911 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Maurice Schumann held?: Positions held by Maurice Schumann include: president (1984–1998); Member of the Académie française (1974–1998); president (1973–1974); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1972–1973); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1969–1972).
Where did Maurice Schumann study?: Maurice Schumann was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly, Lycée Henri-IV, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV.

Sources

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