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ABOUT
French politician who was the Prime Minister of France from 1962 to 1968. He was known as a pragmatic leader who attempted to modernize Paris during his tenure in power.He died while in office as President of France and the famed Pompidou Center, the modern art museum in Paris, is named after him.He and Nicolas Starkozy have both served as the President of France.
BEFORE FAMEHe worked as a literature professor and bank general manager.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married Claude Jacqueline Pompidou in 1935; they adopted a son together.
Historical Events in the Life of Georges Pompidou
1962-4-14 Georges Pompidou becomes Prime Minister of France after the resignation of Michel Debré
1966-1-8 Georges Pompidou re-appointed French Prime Minister and forms new government
1967-4-6 Premier Georges Pompidou forms new French government
1968-5-13 1,000,000 French demonstrate against Charles de Gaulle & Georges Pompidou
1969-6-20 Georges Pompidou sworn in as President of France
World Leader Georges Pompidou were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Ruby, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Pig, it is 185 days until Georges Pompidou next birthday.
