Georges Clemenceau

28 September 1841 – 24 November 1929

Georges Clemenceau was a French statesman and journalist who served as Prime Minister of France during the final years of World War I. Nicknamed 'The Tiger,' he led France to victory and was a principal figure at the Paris Peace Conference that produced the Treaty of Versailles.

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Born in Mouilleron-en-Pareds, France
28 September 1841

Born in the Vendée region into a republican family.

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Qualified as a physician
1865

Earned a medical degree in Paris before turning to journalism and politics.

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Defended Alfred Dreyfus
13 January 1898

Published Émile Zola's 'J'Accuse' in his newspaper L'Aurore during the Dreyfus Affair.

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Served first term as Prime Minister of France
25 October 1906 – 24 July 1909

Headed the French government during a period of labor unrest.

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Became wartime Prime Minister
16 November 1917 – 20 January 1920

Returned to office to lead France through the final year of World War I.

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Presided over the Paris Peace Conference
1919

Was a leading negotiator of the Treaty of Versailles.

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Died in Paris
24 November 1929

Died at age 88 in the French capital.

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