Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) was a French politician known as ‘The Tiger’ for his tenacity and sharp intelligence. He played a crucial role in the Dreyfus affair, pushing for a retrial and defending the innocent Captain Dreyfus. his fierce opposition to colonialism led to his falling out with the French government. He also founded the journal La Justice and later L'Homme enchaîné after facing censorship. Clemenceau was a deputy from 1871 to 1893, and again from 1902 to 1920.
In 1899, he published a book, L'Iniquité, about the Dreyfus affair. In 1917, he was appointed President of the Council and formed a government focused on winning the First World War. After his resignation in 1920, he continued to actively contribute to politics and was known as ‘Père la Victoire’ (Father of Victory). George Clemenceau was buried in the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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