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French president who extended presidential power.
Millerand served as Prime Minister of France from January to September 1920. His government focused on implementing the Treaty of Versailles and managing post-war reconstruction.
Alexandre Millerand was elected President of the French Republic, serving from 1924 to 1931. He sought to expand presidential powers, often clashing with the parliament over his active role in policy.
Millerand resigned the presidency in 1931 after losing political support due to his controversial expansion of presidential authority. His resignation marked a return to a more ceremonial role for the French presidency.