Vincent Auriol

ModernPoliticianFrance1884 — 1966

First president of the Fourth French Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1884

Died

1966

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score55.8

Vincent Auriol — Complete Timeline

1936 AD

Served as Minister of FinancePolitical Action

Auriol served as Minister of Finance in the Popular Front government of L

Popular FrontLabor Reforms

Impact: nationalprogressive

1947 AD

Elected President of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Vincent Auriol was elected the first President of the Fourth French Republic, serving from 1947 to 1954. His presidency oversaw post-war reconstruction, the beginning of the Cold War, and the early stages of decolonization.

PresidencyFourth Republic

Impact: nationalconstructive

1951 AD

Presided over the Creation of the European Coal and Steel CommunityPolitical Action◆ Major

As president, Auriol supported the Schuman Plan and the Treaty of Paris (1951), which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a key step toward European integration.

European Integration

Impact: regionalconstructive