Armand Fallières 1841 – 1931

Biography

Armand Fallières was born on November 6, 1841, in the small town of Mézin, France. He would go on to serve his nation in the highest office, becoming the ninth President of the French Republic. Throughout his life, Fallières remained connected to his native region, embodying the values and character of the French provinces from which he came.

Fallières spent decades in public service, dedicating himself to the leadership and governance of France during a significant period in the nation’s history. His presidency represented an important chapter in the Third Republic, a time of considerable change and development for the country. He carried the responsibilities of his office with commitment to the ideals of the Republic.

On June 22, 1931, at the age of 89, Fallières passed away in Lannes, France, following a myocardial infarction. His life had spanned nearly nine decades of French history. He was laid to rest in Mézin, the town of his birth, returning him to the place where his remarkable journey had begun. Fallières left behind a legacy of service to France and remains remembered as an important figure in the nation’s republican tradition.