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Pierre Renaudel
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Born 19 December 1871
Morgny-la-Pommeraye, Seine-Maritime, France
Died 1 April 1935 (aged 63)
Occupation Politician
Political party French Section of the Workers' International
Socialist Party of France - Jean Jaurès Union

Pierre Renaudel (born December 19, 1871 – died April 1, 1935) was a French politician and journalist. He was known for his socialist ideas and for working to bring different political groups together in France.

Pierre Renaudel: A French Politician

Pierre Renaudel was an important figure in French politics. He was a member of the central committee for the League of Human Rights. This group works to protect people's basic rights.

Starting a New Political Party

Renaudel helped create the Socialist Party of France (PSdF). He believed this party should work with other political groups, like the Radicals. He thought this cooperation would create a stable government. Without it, he feared the country would be unstable.

Serving in Government

Renaudel was a member of the Chamber of Deputies. This is like being a member of parliament or congress. He represented the Var region of France. He was also a national leader of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO). This was a major socialist political party.

His Work as a Journalist

Pierre Renaudel was also a well-known journalist. He was the editor of L'Humanité, a daily newspaper. He worked there from 1914 until the end of World War I. People often praised his writing for being sensible and truly democratic. He also started and edited La Vie Socialiste, a weekly socialist publication.

Renaudel's Political Beliefs

Renaudel became a "reformist" socialist. This means he believed in making changes through peaceful ways, not through violence. He disagreed with strict Marxist ideas, which he found too rigid. He thought socialists should be part of government leadership.

He was first elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1914. He lost his seat in 1919 but was re-elected in 1924. He won again in 1928 and 1932. In 1933, he helped found the PSdF. He later left his leadership role in the party's parliamentary group due to disagreements.

Renaudel also attended the 1916 International Socialist Commission in Berne. However, he was not allowed to attend the Third International meeting.

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