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Paul Deschanel
1855Feb, 13

Paul Deschanel

Paul Deschanel, Belgian-French politician, 11th President of France (d. 1922)
Paul Eugène Louis Deschanel (French pronunciation: ​[pɔl deʃanɛl]; 13 February 1855, in Schaerbeek – 28 April 1922) was a French politician. He served as President of France from 18 February to 21 September 1920.

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