Albert Lebrun

ModernPoliticianFrance1871 — 1950

Last president of the Third French Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1871

Died

1950

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score50.1

Albert Lebrun — Complete Timeline

1932 AD

Elected President of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Albert Lebrun was elected President of the French Republic, serving from 1932 to 1940. He was the last president of the Third Republic, presiding over the turbulent 1930s and the fall of France.

PresidencyThird Republic

Impact: national

1939 AD

Re-elected PresidentPolitical Action

Lebrun was re-elected president in 1939 for a second term. His re-election occurred as World War II began, and he would soon face the German invasion of France.

PresidencyWorld War II

Impact: national

1940 AD

Appointed Philippe Pétain as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

In June 1940, as France faced military defeat, President Lebrun appointed Marshal Philippe P

World War IIVichy France

Impact: nationaldestructive

Deposed as PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Lebrun was effectively deposed in July 1940 when the National Assembly voted to grant full powers to P

End of Third Republic

Impact: nationaltragic