SettingsPrime Ministers of France
Alain Juppé
Alain Marie Juppé (; born 1945) is a French politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012.
Alain Marie Juppé (; born 1945) is a French politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012.
Albert de Broglie, Duke of Broglie
Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie was a French monarchist politician.
Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie was a French monarchist politician.
Albert Sarraut
Albert-Pierre Sarraut was a French Radical politician, twice Prime Minister during the Third Republic.
Albert-Pierre Sarraut was a French Radical politician, twice Prime Minister during the Third Republic.
Albert, 4th duc de Broglie
Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie was a French monarchist politician.
Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie was a French monarchist politician.
Alphonse Henri d'Hautpoul
Alphonse Henri, comte d'Hautpoul (4 January 1789 – 27 July 1865) was Prime Minister of France from 31 October 1849 to 10 April 1851 during the French Second Republic.
Alphonse Henri, comte d'Hautpoul (4 January 1789 – 27 July 1865) was Prime Minister of France from 31 October 1849 to 10 April 1851 during the French Second Republic.
Alphonse Henri, comte d'Hautpoul
Alphonse Henri, comte d'Hautpoul (4 January 1789 – 27 July 1865) was Prime Minister of France from 31 October 1849 to 10 April 1851 during the French Second Republic.
Alphonse Henri, comte d'Hautpoul (4 January 1789 – 27 July 1865) was Prime Minister of France from 31 October 1849 to 10 April 1851 during the French Second Republic.
André Marie
André Marie was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister during the Fourth Republic in 1948.
André Marie was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister during the Fourth Republic in 1948.
André Tardieu
André Pierre Gabriel Amédée Tardieu (; 1876–1945) was three times Prime Minister of France (3 November 1929 – 17 February 1930; 2 March – 4 December 1930; 20 February – 10 May 1932) and a domina...
André Pierre Gabriel Amédée Tardieu (; 1876–1945) was three times Prime Minister of France (3 November 1929 – 17 February 1930; 2 March – 4 December 1930; 20 February – 10 May 1932) and a domina...
Antoine Pinay
Antoine Pinay was a French conservative politician.
Antoine Pinay was a French conservative politician.
Aristide Briand
Aristide Briand was a French statesman who served eleven terms as Prime Minister of France during the French Third Republic and was a co-laureate of the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize.
Aristide Briand was a French statesman who served eleven terms as Prime Minister of France during the French Third Republic and was a co-laureate of the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize.
Armand Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand Fallières
Clément Armand Fallières (; 6 November 1841 – 22 June 1931) was a French politician, president of the French republic from 1906 to 1913.
Clément Armand Fallières (; 6 November 1841 – 22 June 1931) was a French politician, president of the French republic from 1906 to 1913.
Armand-Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu (25 September 1766, Paris – 17 May 1822) was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu (25 September 1766, Paris – 17 May 1822) was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Camille Chautemps
Camille Chautemps (; 1885–1963) was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic, three times President of the Council (Prime Minister).
Camille Chautemps (; 1885–1963) was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic, three times President of the Council (Prime Minister).
Cardinal Mazarin
Jules Mazarin (; 1602–1661), born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarini, was a French-Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 164...
Jules Mazarin (; 1602–1661), born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarini, was a French-Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 164...
Cardinal Richelieu
Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac was a French clergyman, noble and statesman.
Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac was a French clergyman, noble and statesman.
Casimir Pierre Périer
Casimir Pierre Perier was a French statesman, President of the Council during the July Monarchy, when he headed the conservative Parti de la résistance.
Casimir Pierre Perier was a French statesman, President of the Council during the July Monarchy, when he headed the conservative Parti de la résistance.
Charles de Freycinet
Charles Louis de Saulces de Freycinet (; 14 November 1828 – 14 May 1923) was a French statesman and Prime Minister during the Third Republic; he belonged to the Opportunist Republicans faction.
Charles Louis de Saulces de Freycinet (; 14 November 1828 – 14 May 1923) was a French statesman and Prime Minister during the Third Republic; he belonged to the Opportunist Republicans faction.
Charles de Gaulle
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its f...
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its f...
Charles Dupuy
Charles Alexandre Dupuy (; 5 November 1851 - 23 July 1923) was a French statesman, three times prime minister.
Charles Alexandre Dupuy (; 5 November 1851 - 23 July 1923) was a French statesman, three times prime minister.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, 1st Prince de Bénévent was a French diplomat.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, 1st Prince de Bénévent was a French diplomat.
Dominique de Villepin
Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 31 May 2005 to 17 May 2007.
Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 31 May 2005 to 17 May 2007.
Edgar Faure
Edgar Faure (; 18 August 1908 30 March 1988) was a French politician, essayist, historian, and memoirist.
Edgar Faure (; 18 August 1908 30 March 1988) was a French politician, essayist, historian, and memoirist.
Ernest Monis
Antoine Emmanuel Ernest Monis was a French politician of the Third Republic, deputy of Gironde from 1885 to 1889 and then senator of the same department from 1891 to 1920.
Antoine Emmanuel Ernest Monis was a French politician of the Third Republic, deputy of Gironde from 1885 to 1889 and then senator of the same department from 1891 to 1920.
Fernand Bouisson
Fernand Bouisson was a French politician of the Third Republic, who served as President of the Chamber of Deputies from 1927 to 1936 and briefly as Prime Minister in 1935.
Fernand Bouisson was a French politician of the Third Republic, who served as President of the Chamber of Deputies from 1927 to 1936 and briefly as Prime Minister in 1935.
François Fillon
François Charles Armand Fillon is a French lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 17 May 2007 to 15 May 2012.
François Charles Armand Fillon is a French lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 17 May 2007 to 15 May 2012.
Frédéric François-Marsal
Frédéric François-Marsal (; 1874–1958) was a French Politician of the Third Republic, who served briefly as Prime Minister in 1924.
Frédéric François-Marsal (; 1874–1958) was a French Politician of the Third Republic, who served briefly as Prime Minister in 1924.
Félix Gaillard
Félix Gaillard d'Aimé (; 1919–1970) was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister under the Fourth Republic from 1957 to 1958.
Félix Gaillard d'Aimé (; 1919–1970) was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister under the Fourth Republic from 1957 to 1958.
Georges Bidault
Georges-Augustin Bidault (; 5 October 1899 27 January 1983) was a French politician.
Georges-Augustin Bidault (; 5 October 1899 27 January 1983) was a French politician.
Georges Clemenceau
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French journalist and statesman.
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French journalist and statesman.
Georges Leygues
Georges Leygues (; 26 October 1857 – 2 September 1933) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Georges Leygues (; 26 October 1857 – 2 September 1933) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Henri Brisson
Eugène Henri Brisson (; 31 July 1835 14 April 1912) was a French statesman, Prime Minister of France for a period in 1885-1886 and again in 1898.
Eugène Henri Brisson (; 31 July 1835 14 April 1912) was a French statesman, Prime Minister of France for a period in 1885-1886 and again in 1898.
Henri Queuille
Henri Queuille was a French Radical politician prominent in the Third and Fourth Republics.
Henri Queuille was a French Radical politician prominent in the Third and Fourth Republics.
Hugues-Bernard Maret, duc de Bassano
Hugues-Bernard Maret, 1st Duc de Bassano was a French statesman and journalist.
Hugues-Bernard Maret, 1st Duc de Bassano was a French statesman and journalist.
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Jacques Chaban-Delmas (; 7 March 1915 in Paris – 10 November 2000 in Paris) was a French Gaullist politician.
Jacques Chaban-Delmas (; 7 March 1915 in Paris – 10 November 2000 in Paris) was a French Gaullist politician.
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chirac (; ; born 29 November 1932) is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007.
Jacques René Chirac (; ; born 29 November 1932) is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007.
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac
Jean-Baptiste Sylvère Gay, vicomte de Martignac (20 June 1778 – 3 April 1832) was a moderate royalist French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration 1814–30 under King Charles X.
Jean-Baptiste Sylvère Gay, vicomte de Martignac (20 June 1778 – 3 April 1832) was a moderate royalist French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration 1814–30 under King Charles X.
Jean Casimir-Perier
Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier was a French politician, fifth President of the French Third Republic.
Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier was a French politician, fifth President of the French Third Republic.
Jean-Baptiste de Villèle
Jean-Baptiste Guillaume Joseph Marie Anne Séraphin, comte de Villèle, was a French statesman.
Jean-Baptiste Guillaume Joseph Marie Anne Séraphin, comte de Villèle, was a French statesman.
Jean-de-Dieu Soult
Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult, 1st Duke of Dalmatia (; 29 March 1769 – 26 November 1851), the Hand of Iron, was a French general and statesman, named Marshal of the Empire in 1804.
Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult, 1st Duke of Dalmatia (; 29 March 1769 – 26 November 1851), the Hand of Iron, was a French general and statesman, named Marshal of the Empire in 1804.
Jean-Joseph, Marquis Dessolles
Jean Joseph Paul Augustin, Marquis Dessolles (3 July 1767, Auch, Gers – 3 November 1828, Saulx-les-Chartreux, Essonne) was a French statesman.
Jean Joseph Paul Augustin, Marquis Dessolles (3 July 1767, Auch, Gers – 3 November 1828, Saulx-les-Chartreux, Essonne) was a French statesman.
Jean-Marc Ayrault
Jean-Marc Ayrault ( ; born 25 January 1950) is the current Prime Minister of France, having been appointed on 15 May 2012.
Jean-Marc Ayrault ( ; born 25 January 1950) is the current Prime Minister of France, having been appointed on 15 May 2012.
Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French conservative politician and senator for Vienne.
Jean-Pierre Raffarin is a French conservative politician and senator for Vienne.
Joseph Laniel
Joseph Laniel (; 12 October 1889, Vimoutiers, Orne – 8 April 1975) was a French conservative politician of the Fourth Republic, who served as Prime Minister for a year from 1953 to 1954.
Joseph Laniel (; 12 October 1889, Vimoutiers, Orne – 8 April 1975) was a French conservative politician of the Fourth Republic, who served as Prime Minister for a year from 1953 to 1954.
Joseph Paul-Boncour
Augustin Alfred Joseph Paul-Boncour (; 4 August 1873 – 28 March 1972) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Augustin Alfred Joseph Paul-Boncour (; 4 August 1873 – 28 March 1972) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Jules de Polignac (1780–1847)
Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac, was a French statesman.
Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac, was a French statesman.
Jules de Polignac, Prince of Polignac
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac, was a French statesman.
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac, was a French statesman.
Jules Ferry
Jules François Camille Ferry (; 5 April 1832 17 March 1893) was a French statesman and republican.
Jules François Camille Ferry (; 5 April 1832 17 March 1893) was a French statesman and republican.
Jules Méline
Félix Jules Méline (; 20 May 1838 21 December 1925) was a French statesman, prime minister from 1896 to 1898.
Félix Jules Méline (; 20 May 1838 21 December 1925) was a French statesman, prime minister from 1896 to 1898.
Jules, 3rd Duke of Polignac
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac (Auguste Jules Armand Marie; 14 May 17802 March 1847), was a French statesman.
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac (Auguste Jules Armand Marie; 14 May 17802 March 1847), was a French statesman.
Lionel Jospin
Lionel Jospin (; born 12 July 1937) is a French politician, who served as Prime Minister of France from 1997 to 2002.
Lionel Jospin (; born 12 July 1937) is a French politician, who served as Prime Minister of France from 1997 to 2002.
Louis Auguste Le Tonnelier de Breteuil
Louis Charles Auguste le Tonnelier, baron de Breteuil, baron de Preuilly (7 March 1730 – 2 November 1807) was a French aristocrat, diplomat, statesman and politician.
Louis Charles Auguste le Tonnelier, baron de Breteuil, baron de Preuilly (7 March 1730 – 2 November 1807) was a French aristocrat, diplomat, statesman and politician.
Louis Barthou
Jean Louis Barthou (; 25 August 1862 – 9 October 1934) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Jean Louis Barthou (; 25 August 1862 – 9 October 1934) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Louis-Mathieu Molé
Louis-Mathieu Molé, also known as Comte Molé and Mathieu Molé was a French statesman and 18th Prime Minister of France.
Louis-Mathieu Molé, also known as Comte Molé and Mathieu Molé was a French statesman and 18th Prime Minister of France.
Léon Blum
André Léon Blum was a French politician, usually identified with the moderate left, and three times Prime Minister of France.
André Léon Blum was a French politician, usually identified with the moderate left, and three times Prime Minister of France.
Léon Faucher
Léonard Joseph Léon Faucher was a French politician and economist.
Léonard Joseph Léon Faucher was a French politician and economist.
Maurice Bourgès-Maunoury
Maurice Jean Marie Bourgès-Maunoury (; 19 August 1914 Luisant, Eure-et-Loir - 10 February 1993 Paris) was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister in the Fourth Republic during 1957.
Maurice Jean Marie Bourgès-Maunoury (; 19 August 1914 Luisant, Eure-et-Loir - 10 February 1993 Paris) was a French Radical politician who served as Prime Minister in the Fourth Republic during 1957.
Maurice Couve de Murville
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the presidency of General de Gaulle.
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the presidency of General de Gaulle.
Michel Debré
Michel Jean-Pierre Debré (; 15 January 1912 – 2 August 1996) was a French Gaullist politician.
Michel Jean-Pierre Debré (; 15 January 1912 – 2 August 1996) was a French Gaullist politician.
Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult
Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult, 1st Duke of Dalmatia (; 29 March 1769 - 26 November 1851), the Hand of Iron, was a French general and statesman, named Marshal of the Empire in 1804.
Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult, 1st Duke of Dalmatia (; 29 March 1769 - 26 November 1851), the Hand of Iron, was a French general and statesman, named Marshal of the Empire in 1804.
Paul Ramadier
Paul Ramadier was a prominent French politician of the Third and Fourth Republics.
Paul Ramadier was a prominent French politician of the Third and Fourth Republics.
Paul Reynaud
Paul Reynaud was a French politician and lawyer prominent in the interwar period, noted for his stances on economic liberalism and militant opposition to Germany.
Paul Reynaud was a French politician and lawyer prominent in the interwar period, noted for his stances on economic liberalism and militant opposition to Germany.
Philippe Pétain
Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Pétain, generally known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain, was a French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France, and was later C...
Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Pétain, generally known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain, was a French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France, and was later C...
Pierre Bérégovoy
Pierre Eugène Bérégovoy (; 23 December 1925 – 1 May 1993) was a French Socialist politician of Ukrainian origin.
Pierre Eugène Bérégovoy (; 23 December 1925 – 1 May 1993) was a French Socialist politician of Ukrainian origin.
Pierre Mauroy
Pierre Mauroy is a French Socialist politician who was Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand.
Pierre Mauroy is a French Socialist politician who was Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand.
Pierre Mendès France
Pierre Mendès France was a French politician who served as President of the Council of Ministers in 1954-55.
Pierre Mendès France was a French politician who served as President of the Council of Ministers in 1954-55.
Pierre Messmer
Pierre Joseph Auguste Messmer (; 20 March 191629 August 2007) was a French Gaullist politician.
Pierre Joseph Auguste Messmer (; 20 March 191629 August 2007) was a French Gaullist politician.
Pierre Pflimlin
Pierre Eugène Jean Pflimlin (; 5 February 1907 – 27 June 2000) was a French Christian democratic politician who served as the penultimate Prime Minister of the Fourth Republic for a few weeks in...
Pierre Eugène Jean Pflimlin (; 5 February 1907 – 27 June 2000) was a French Christian democratic politician who served as the penultimate Prime Minister of the Fourth Republic for a few weeks in...
Pierre Tirard
Pierre Emmanuel Tirard (; 27 September 1827 - 4 November 1893) was a French politician.
Pierre Emmanuel Tirard (; 27 September 1827 - 4 November 1893) was a French politician.
Pierre-Étienne Flandin
Pierre Étienne Flandin (; 12 April 1889 at Paris, France-13 June 1958 at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France) was a French conservative politician of the Third Republic, leader of the Democratic Repub...
Pierre Étienne Flandin (; 12 April 1889 at Paris, France-13 June 1958 at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France) was a French conservative politician of the Third Republic, leader of the Democratic Repub...
Prime Minister of France
The Prime Minister of France in the Fifth Republic is the head of government and of the Council of Ministers of France.
The Prime Minister of France in the Fifth Republic is the head of government and of the Council of Ministers of France.
Raymond Poincaré
Raymond Poincaré was a French statesman who served five times as Prime Minister, and as President from 1913 to 1920.
Raymond Poincaré was a French statesman who served five times as Prime Minister, and as President from 1913 to 1920.
René Mayer
René Mayer (; 4 May 1895, Paris 13 December 1972, Paris) was a French Radical politician of the Fourth Republic who served briefly as Prime Minister during 1953.
René Mayer (; 4 May 1895, Paris 13 December 1972, Paris) was a French Radical politician of the Fourth Republic who served briefly as Prime Minister during 1953.
René Viviani
Jean Raphaël Adrien René Viviani was a French politician of the Third Republic, who served as Prime Minister for the first year of World War I. He was born in Sidi Bel Abbès, in French Algeria.
Jean Raphaël Adrien René Viviani was a French politician of the Third Republic, who served as Prime Minister for the first year of World War I. He was born in Sidi Bel Abbès, in French Algeria.
Robert Schuman
Robert Schuman (; 29 June 18864 September 1963) was a noted Luxembourgish-born French statesman.
Robert Schuman (; 29 June 18864 September 1963) was a noted Luxembourgish-born French statesman.
Théodore Steeg
Théodore Steeg was a French politician of the Third Republic, deputy of the Seine from 1906 to 1914 and senator of the same department from 1914 to 1940.
Théodore Steeg was a French politician of the Third Republic, deputy of the Seine from 1906 to 1914 and senator of the same department from 1914 to 1940.
Victor de Broglie (1785-1870)
Achille-Léonce-Victor-Charles, 3rd duc de Broglie, called Victor de Broglie was a French statesman and diplomat.
Achille-Léonce-Victor-Charles, 3rd duc de Broglie, called Victor de Broglie was a French statesman and diplomat.
William Henry Waddington
William Henry Waddington (11 December 1826 – 13 January 1894) was a French statesman who was Prime Minister of France in 1879.
William Henry Waddington (11 December 1826 – 13 January 1894) was a French statesman who was Prime Minister of France in 1879.
Édouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier
Édouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier, 1st Duc de Trévise (13 February 1768 28 July 1835) was a French general and Marshal of France under Napoleon I.
Édouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier, 1st Duc de Trévise (13 February 1768 28 July 1835) was a French general and Marshal of France under Napoleon I.
Édouard Balladur
Édouard Balladur is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 29 March 1993 to 10 May 1995.
Édouard Balladur is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 29 March 1993 to 10 May 1995.
Édouard Daladier
Édouard Daladier was a French Radical politician and the Prime Minister of France at the start of the Second World War.
Édouard Daladier was a French Radical politician and the Prime Minister of France at the start of the Second World War.
Édouard Herriot
Édouard Marie Herriot was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic who served three times as Prime Minister and for many years as President of the Chamber of Deputies.
Édouard Marie Herriot was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic who served three times as Prime Minister and for many years as President of the Chamber of Deputies.
Élie, duc Decazes
Élie Decazes, 1st duc Decazes and 1st Duke of Glücksbierg (duc Decazes et de Glücksbierg, 28 September 1780 - 24 October 1860), was a French statesman, known from 1815 to 1820 as 1st comte De...
Élie Decazes, 1st duc Decazes and 1st Duke of Glücksbierg (duc Decazes et de Glücksbierg, 28 September 1780 - 24 October 1860), was a French statesman, known from 1815 to 1820 as 1st comte De...
Émile Combes
Émile Combes was a French statesman who led the Bloc des gauches's cabinet from June 1902–January 1905.
Émile Combes was a French statesman who led the Bloc des gauches's cabinet from June 1902–January 1905.
Émile Loubet
Émile François Loubet (; 1838–1929) was a French politician and the 8th President of France.
Émile François Loubet (; 1838–1929) was a French politician and the 8th President of France.
Étienne Maurice Gérard
Étienne Maurice Gérard, comte Gérard (4 April 1773 17 April 1852) was a French general and statesman.
Étienne Maurice Gérard, comte Gérard (4 April 1773 17 April 1852) was a French general and statesman.