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Maurice Schumann
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Maurice Schumann (1969)
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 June 1969 – 15 March 1973 |
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| President | Georges Pompidou |
| Prime Minister | Jacques Chaban-Delmas Pierre Messmer |
| Preceded by | Michel Debré |
| Succeeded by | André Bettencourt |
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| Born | 10 April 1911 16th arrondissement of Paris, France |
| Died | 9 February 1998 (aged 86) Paris, France |
| Political party | MRP (1944–1967) UDR (1967–1976) RPR (1976–1998) |
| Education | Lycée Janson-de-Sailly Lycée Henri-IV |
| Alma mater | Sorbonne |
Maurice Schumann (born 10 April 1911 – died 9 February 1998) was an important French figure. He was a politician, a journalist, and a writer. He is also remembered as a hero of the Second World War.
Schumann served as France's Minister of Foreign Affairs. This means he was the country's top diplomat. He held this role under President Georges Pompidou from 1969 to 1973. He was a member of the Popular Republican Movement, a Christian democratic political party.
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Early Life and Background
Maurice Schumann was born in Paris, France. His father was Jewish and from the Alsace region of France. His mother was Roman Catholic.
He went to two well-known schools in Paris: the Lycée Janson-de-Sailly and the Lycée Henri-IV. In 1937, he chose to follow his mother's faith and converted to Catholicism.
A Voice for France in World War II
During the Second World War, Maurice Schumann played a very important role. He worked for the BBC French Service. From London, he broadcast news reports and commentaries into France. He did this about 1,000 times.
His programs, like Honneur et Patrie (Honor and Homeland), helped keep hope alive in France. Because of his powerful broadcasts, many people called him the "voice of France." He once spoke about the difficult situation France faced during Allied bombings. He described the pain of being attacked by friends while unable to fight back against enemies.
Political Career and European Affairs
After the war, Schumann became a significant politician. He was France's Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he helped guide France's relationships with other countries.
In 1969, he attended a meeting of foreign ministers from the European Community. This group later became the European Union. At the meeting, he discussed Britain's request to join the community. Schumann stated that certain financial matters, especially about farming, needed to be sorted out first.
Later Life and Legacy
Maurice Schumann passed away on 9 February 1998, in Paris. He was 86 years old. He is remembered for his bravery during the war and his dedication to French politics and diplomacy.
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Schumann para niños
