alexandre millerand

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born Feb. 10, 1859, Paris, France died April 7, 1943, Versailles French politician. He was an editor of socialist journals (1883-98) and served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1885 to 1920. He implemented reforms while serving in various governments as minister of commerce (1899-1901), public works (1909-10), and war (1912-15). He became premier in 1920, and, as leader of a moderate coalition, was elected president of France (1920-24). After advocating a revision of the constitution to strengthen the power of the presidency, he was forced to resign by the Cartel des Gauches. He served in the Senate from 1927 to 1940

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A·le·xan·dre Mille·rand