Alexandre Millerand

President of the Republic · 1920-1924 · born on 10 February 1859, died on 6 April 1943

From the National Bloc, Alexandre Millerand became President of the Council and then President of the Republic in 1920. His wish to involve himself in politics earned him the accusation of violating the spirit of the institutions.

After the victory of the Cartel des gauches in 1924, he was forced to resign.

In the tree of power

• Era: Third Republic
• Predecessor: Raymond Poincaré (1913-1920)
• Successor: Gaston Doumergue (1924-1931)

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