Rene Coty

ModernPoliticianFrance1882 — 1962

Last president of the Fourth Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1882

Died

1962

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score42.2

Rene Coty — Complete Timeline

1954 AD

Elected President of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

René Coty was elected the second and last President of the Fourth French Republic, serving from 1954 to 1959. His presidency was marked by the Algerian War and political instability.

PresidencyFourth Republic

Impact: national

1958 AD

Appointed Charles de Gaulle as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

In May 1958, during the Algiers putsch and a severe political crisis, President Coty called upon Charles de Gaulle to form a government. This led to the end of the Fourth Republic and the establishment of the Fifth Republic.

Algerian WarFifth Republic

Impact: national

1959 AD

Stepped Down as PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Coty stepped down as president in January 1959 upon the inauguration of Charles de Gaulle as the first president of the Fifth Republic. He retired from political life.

End of Fourth Republic

Impact: national