Paul Doumer 1857 – 1932

Biography

Paul Doumer was born on March 22, 1857, in Aurillac, a town in the Auvergne region of France. He went on to become a prominent French statesman whose career spanned much of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Throughout his life, Doumer dedicated himself to public service and the affairs of state, earning recognition as an important figure in French political life during a transformative period in the nation’s history.

On May 7, 1932, Doumer’s life was tragically cut short in Paris when he was fatally wounded by gunshot. His death marked the end of a long career devoted to French governance and statecraft. Following his passing, he was laid to rest at Vaugirard Cemetery in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, where his memory continues to be honored.