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Felix GaillardFrench politician
Date of Birth: 05.12.1919
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Minister
- Prime Minister
- Political Crisis
- Role in the Fifth Republic
- Death
Early Life and Education
Félix Gaillard d'Aimé was born on December 5, 1919, in Paris, France. No further details about his early life or education are provided in the available text.
Political Career
Member of ParliamentIn 1946, Gaillard was elected as a deputy to the National Assembly representing the department of Charente. He served in this position throughout the Fourth Republic.
Minister
During the Fourth Republic, Gaillard held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Economy and Finance in 1957.
Prime Minister
On November 6, 1957, Gaillard was appointed Prime Minister of France, becoming the youngest person ever to hold this office.
Political Crisis
In March 1958, Gaillard's government faced a vote of no confidence after the bombing of the Tunisian village Sakiet Sidi Youssef, leading to a three-week political crisis.
Role in the Fifth Republic
After the establishment of the Fifth French Republic, Gaillard worked towards uniting all centrist parties.
Death
Félix Gaillard d'Aimé tragically died on July 10, 1970, in a yachting accident off the coast of Jersey.
