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Born June 29, 1886 • Luxembourg
Died September 4, 1963 (aged 77) • Metz • France
Title / Office foreign minister (1948-1952), France
Founder Popular Republican Movement
Political Affiliation Popular Republican Movement
Role In Schuman Plan • Fourth Republic

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