ABSTRACT

Born: September 28, 1841; Mouilleron-en-Pareds, France

Died: November 24, 1929; Paris, France Areas of Achievement: Government and politics Contribution: Clemenceau was significant in

French politics from 1871 to 1919. Although he influenced the nation's political course several times, Clemenceau is best known for his role as premier during the last eighteen months of World War I, when his determination to win inspired France despite enormous adversity.