Michel Debre

ModernPoliticianFrance1912 — 1996

First prime minister of the Fifth Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1912

Died

1996

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score56.2

Michel Debre — Complete Timeline

1958 AD

Drafting of the Constitution of the Fifth RepublicPolitical Action◆ Major

As Minister of Justice, Debr

ConstitutionFifth RepublicPolitical Reform

Impact: nationalconstructive

1959 AD

Appointment as First Prime Minister of the Fifth RepublicPolitical Action

De Gaulle appointed Debr

Fifth RepublicGovernmentConstitution

Impact: nationalconstructive

1962 AD

Algerian War and the Evian AccordsPolitical Action◆ Major

As Prime Minister, Debr

Algerian WarEvian AccordsDecolonization

Impact: global

Resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Debré resigned as Prime Minister in April 1962 after de Gaulle's referendum on direct election of the president, which Debré opposed. He was replaced by Georges Pompidou. Debré later served as Minister of Economy and Finance and Foreign Minister, but his influence declined.

Fifth RepublicResignationGovernment

Impact: national