René Pleven 1901 – 1993

Biography

René Pleven was born on April 15, 1901, in Rennes, France, during a period of significant change for his nation. He would go on to dedicate much of his life to public service, becoming a notable figure in French political life throughout the twentieth century. His career reflected the complexities and challenges of an era marked by profound transformation in Europe.

Throughout his years of involvement in politics, Pleven worked to shape policy and serve his country during times of both stability and upheaval. His contributions to French public affairs left their mark on the institutions and decisions that would influence generations of citizens. He remained engaged with his work and his nation throughout a long and eventful life.

On January 13, 1993, René Pleven passed away in Paris at the age of ninety-one, his death resulting from heart failure. He was laid to rest in Dinan, in the Côtes-d’Armor region of Brittany, returning to the part of France that had shaped his early years. His life spanned nearly the entire twentieth century, a period during which he witnessed and participated in the evolution of modern France.