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Born November 9, 1888 • Cognac • France
Died March 16, 1979 (aged 90) • France • (Anniversary in 2 days)
Role In Schuman Plan

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Napoleon III
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Georges Clemenceau.
Georges Clemenceau
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Philip IV
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Emmanuel Macron
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