When was Paul Doumer born?

Paul Doumer was born on 22 March 1857 in Aurillac.

What positions has Paul Doumer held?

Positions held by Paul Doumer include: President of the French Republic (1931–1932); French co-prince of Andorra (1931–1932); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1906–1910); member of the general council (1904–1931); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1902–1906).

Where did Paul Doumer study?

Paul Doumer was educated at Science Faculty of Paris, Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers.

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Paul Doumer

French statesman (1857–1932)

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Joseph Athanase Doumer, commonly known as Paul Doumer, was a French politician who served as the President of France from June 1931 until his assassination. He is described as "the Father of French Indochina" and was seen as one of the most active and effective governors general of Indochina.

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Born: 22 March 1857 wd
Place of birth: Aurillac wd
Died: 7 May 1932 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: statesperson, politician wd
Political party: Radical Party wd
Education: Science Faculty of Paris, Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers wd
Spouse: Blanche Doumer wd

Positions held wd

President of the French Republic (13 June 1931 – 7 May 1932)
French co-prince of Andorra (13 June 1931 – 7 May 1932)
Deputy of the French Third Republic (6 May 1906 – 31 May 1910)
member of the general council (1904–1931)
Deputy of the French Third Republic (27 April 1902 – 31 May 1906)
Deputy of the French Third Republic (20 August 1893 – 27 December 1896)
Deputy of the French Third Republic (25 October 1891 – 14 October 1893)
Deputy of the French Third Republic (9 April 1888 – 14 October 1889)
senator of the French Third Republic

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
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
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1932)
grand prix de la Société de géographie (1905)

Questions

When was Paul Doumer born?: Paul Doumer was born on 22 March 1857 in Aurillac.
What positions has Paul Doumer held?: Positions held by Paul Doumer include: President of the French Republic (1931–1932); French co-prince of Andorra (1931–1932); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1906–1910); member of the general council (1904–1931); Deputy of the French Third Republic (1902–1906).
Where did Paul Doumer study?: Paul Doumer was educated at Science Faculty of Paris, Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers.

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