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Maurice Couve de Murville
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| Prime Minister of France | |
| In office 10 July 1968 – 20 June 1969 |
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| President | Charles de Gaulle Alain Poher (Acting) |
| Preceded by | Georges Pompidou |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Chaban-Delmas |
| Minister of Economy and Finance | |
| In office 31 May 1968 – 10 July 1968 |
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| Prime Minister | Georges Pompidou |
| Preceded by | Michel Debré |
| Succeeded by | François-Xavier Ortoli |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1 June 1958 – 30 May 1968 |
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| Prime Minister | Charles de Gaulle Michel Debré Georges Pompidou |
| Preceded by | René Pleven |
| Succeeded by | Michel Debré |
| Senator for Paris | |
| In office 28 September 1986 – 1 October 1995 |
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| Member of the National Assembly for Paris 6th constituency |
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| In office 11 March 1973 – 1 April 1986 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond Bousquet |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| In office 23 June 1968 – 10 August 1968 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond Bousquet |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Bousquet |
| Personal details | |
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Maurice Couve
24 January 1907 Reims, France |
| Died | 24 December 1999 (aged 92) Paris, France |
| Political party | UDR |
| Spouse | Jacqueline Schweisguth |
| Children | Juliette Dorothée Béatrice |
| Occupation | Military Diplomat Civil Servant Politician |
Jacques-Maurice Couve de Murville (born January 24, 1907 – died December 24, 1999) was an important French diplomat and politician. He served as the Foreign Minister for ten years, from 1958 to 1968. Later, he became the Prime Minister of France from 1968 to 1969. He worked closely with General Charles de Gaulle, a famous French leader.
As Foreign Minister, he helped create a very important agreement between France and Germany in 1963. This agreement helped build a strong relationship between the two countries. This bond was key to creating a united Europe.
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Early Life and Career
Maurice Couve de Murville was born in Reims, France. His family name was originally Couve. His father added "de Murville" to their name in 1925. He had a cousin, Maurice Couve de Murville, who became a Roman Catholic Archbishop in Birmingham.
In 1930, he started working as a finance inspector. During World War II, he held a role in the French government that worked with Germany. However, in 1943, he joined the Free French movement. This group fought against the German occupation of France. He traveled to Algiers and joined General Henri Giraud. He later worked with General Charles de Gaulle.
A Career in Diplomacy
After the war, Maurice Couve de Murville became a French Ambassador. He represented France in many countries. He served in Cairo (Egypt) from 1950 to 1954. He also worked at NATO (a military alliance) in 1954.
He was the French Ambassador in Washington (United States) from 1955 to 1956. Then, he moved to Bonn (Germany) from 1956 to 1958. These roles helped him gain a lot of experience in international relations.
Leading France
When General Charles de Gaulle returned to power in 1958, Couve de Murville became the Foreign Minister. He held this important job for a decade. He helped shape France's relationships with other countries.
In May 1968, there were big protests in France. After these events, he briefly became the Minister of Economy and Finance. Soon after, he was named Prime Minister of France. He replaced Georges Pompidou in this role. He served as Prime Minister for about a year.
Later Political Life
After his time as Prime Minister, Couve de Murville continued his political career. He was elected as a member of the National Assembly for Paris. This is like being a member of parliament. He served there until 1986.
Then, he became a Senator for Paris. He held this position until 1995. He passed away in Paris in 1999 at the age of 92.
Published Works
Maurice Couve de Murville also wrote books about his experiences.
- Une politique étrangère, 1958–1969 (1971)
- Le Monde en face (1989)
Political Roles
Here are some of the main political jobs Maurice Couve de Murville held:
- Prime Minister: 1968–1969
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: 1958–1968
- Minister of Economy and Finance: May–July 1968
- Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly: 1973–1981
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Paris: June 1968 and 1973–1986
- Senator of Paris: 1986–1995
Couve de Murville's Government
This is a list of the main ministers in his government from July 10, 1968, to June 20, 1969:
- Maurice Couve de Murville – Prime Minister
- Michel Debré – Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Pierre Messmer – Minister of Armies
- Raymond Marcellin – Minister of the Interior, Public Health, and Population
- François-Xavier Ortoli – Minister of Economy and Finance
- André Bettencourt – Minister of Industry
- Joseph Fontanet – Minister of Labour, Employment, and Population
- René Capitant – Minister of Justice
- Edgar Faure – Minister of National Education
- Henri Duvillard – Minister of Veterans and War Victims
- André Malraux – Minister of Cultural Affairs
- Robert Boulin – Minister of Agriculture
- Albin Chalandon – Minister of Equipment and Housing
- Jean Chamant – Minister of Transport
- Roger Frey – Minister of Relations with Parliament
- Yves Guéna – Minister of Posts and Telecommunications
- Maurice Schumann – Minister of Social Affairs
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Couve de Murville para niños
