Georges Bidault

French politician (1899-1983)

Georges-Augustin Bidault (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɔʁʒ bido]; 5 October 1899 – 27 January 1983) was a French politician. During World War II, he was active in the French Resistance. From 1949 to 1950, he was the Prime Minister of France.[1]

Georges Bidault
Chair of the Provisional Government of the French Republic
In office
24 June 1946 – 16 December 1946
Preceded byFélix Gouin
Succeeded by
Prime Minister of France
In office
28 October 1949 – 2 July 1950
PresidentVincent Auriol
Preceded byHenri Queuille
Succeeded byHenri Queuille
Personal details
Born(1899-10-05)5 October 1899
Moulins, France
Died27 January 1983(1983-01-27) (aged 83)
Cambo-les-Bains, France
NationalityFrench
Political partyPopular Republican Movement
OccupationTeacher, Politician

References change

  1. "Georges Bidault, Resistance Hero Who Later Led a Revolt, Is Dead". The New York Times. Associated Press. 28 January 1983. Retrieved 26 April 2011.