Georges Pompidou
President of the Republic · 1969-1974 · born on 5 July 1911, died on 2 April 1974
Prime Minister of General de Gaulle from 1962 to 1968, Georges Pompidou was President of the Republic from 1969 to 1974.
His seven-year term, marked by the modernisation of the country, saw notably the launch of the future Beaubourg Centre. He died in office on 2 April 1974.
In the tree of power
- Era: Fifth Republic
- Predecessor: Charles de Gaulle (1959-1969)
- Successor: Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1974-1981)