Georges Bidault

ModernPoliticianFrance1899 — 1983

Resistance leader turned prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1899

Died

1983

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score49.9

Georges Bidault — Complete Timeline

1943 AD

Leadership of the French Resistance and CNRPolitical Action◆ Major

Bidault became president of the National Council of the Resistance (CNR) in 1943, unifying various resistance groups under de Gaulle's authority. He helped coordinate resistance activities and drafted the CNR's program for post-war social and economic reforms, which influenced the Fourth Republic.

French ResistanceWorld War IICNR

Impact: nationalconstructive

1946 AD

First Term as Prime Minister and Foreign PolicyPolitical Action

Bidault served as Prime Minister from June to December 1946, leading a tripartite government of Socialists, Communists, and MRP. He focused on foreign policy, including negotiations for the Marshall Plan and the establishment of the Fourth Republic's constitution, but faced internal coalition tensions.

Fourth RepublicGovernmentPost-War

Impact: nationalconstructive

1949 AD

Second Term as Prime Minister and the Indochina WarPolitical Action◆ Major

Bidault became Prime Minister again in 1949, overseeing France's involvement in the First Indochina War. He supported the creation of the Associated State of Vietnam under Emperor Bao Dai, but the war continued without resolution, and his government fell in 1950 due to economic and colonial issues.

Indochina WarColonial PolicyFourth Republic

Impact: globaldestructive

1958 AD

Opposition to de Gaulle and the Algerian WarPolitical Action◆ Major

Bidault opposed de Gaulle's return to power in 1958 and his policy of Algerian self-determination. He became a leader of the Organisation de l'arm

Algerian WarOASFifth Republic

Impact: nationaldestructive