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Pierre Pflimlin
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Pierre Pflimlin in 1975
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| 97th Prime Minister of France | |
| In office 14 May 1958 – 1 June 1958 |
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| President | René Coty |
| Preceded by | Félix Gaillard |
| Succeeded by | Charles de Gaulle |
| 14th President of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1984–1987 |
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| Preceded by | Piet Dankert |
| Succeeded by | Charles Henry Plumb |
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Pierre Eugène Jean Pflimlin
5 February 1907 Roubaix, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France |
| Died | 27 June 2000 (aged 93) Strasbourg, Alsace, France |
| Political party | Popular Republican Movement (1944-1966) Democratic Centre (1966-1976) Centre of Social Democrats (1976-1995) |
| Other political affiliations |
Union for French Democracy (1978-1995) |
Pierre Eugène Jean Pflimlin (born 5 February 1907 – died 27 June 2000) was an important French politician. He was a member of a political group that believed in Christian democratic ideas, which means they supported democracy and social justice based on Christian values. He briefly served as the Prime Minister of France in 1958. This was during a time known as the Fourth Republic, which was a period of French history after World War II. He was replaced by Charles de Gaulle during a big political event called the crisis of that year.
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Early Life and Education
Pierre Pflimlin was born in Roubaix, a city in northern France, on 5 February 1907. He studied law and economics, which are subjects about rules, government, and how money works in a country. His education prepared him for a career in public service and politics.
Political Career in France
Pierre Pflimlin became involved in French politics after World War II. He was a member of the Popular Republican Movement, a political party.
Serving as a Minister
Before becoming Prime Minister, Pflimlin held several important jobs in the French government. He was a minister in charge of different areas, such as:
- Commerce and Industry: This role involved looking after businesses and factories.
- Overseas France: This meant he was responsible for France's territories outside of mainland France.
- Finance: This was about managing the country's money and economy.
- Agriculture: This role focused on farming and food production.
Prime Minister of France
In May 1958, Pierre Pflimlin became the Prime Minister of France. This was a very difficult time for the country. There was a big political problem, especially concerning Algeria, which was a French territory at the time. His time as Prime Minister was very short, lasting only a few weeks. He stepped down and was replaced by Charles de Gaulle, who then led France into a new period, the Fifth Republic.
Role in Europe
After his time as Prime Minister, Pierre Pflimlin continued to be an important figure in politics, especially in Europe.
President of the European Parliament
From 1984 to 1987, Pflimlin served as the President of the European Parliament. This is a very important job in the European Union. The European Parliament is where elected representatives from different European countries work together to make laws and decisions for Europe. Being its president means leading these important meetings and discussions.
Later Life and Legacy
Pierre Pflimlin passed away on 27 June 2000, in Strasbourg, France, at the age of 93. He is remembered for his long career in French and European politics. He played a part in shaping France during a time of big changes and helped build stronger connections between European countries.
See also
In Spanish: Pierre Pflimlin para niños
