Lon Blum (Prime Minister of France)

Profession: Prime Minister of France Biography: Lon Blum was a French socialist that served as Prime Minister of France three times: 1936 to 1937, 1938, and 1946 to 1947. During World War II, Blum opposed the Vichy government which took over following the German invasion. This led to his imprisonment in Buchenwald concentration camp.

Profession: Prime Minister of France

Biography: Léon Blum was a French socialist that served as Prime Minister of France three times: 1936 to 1937, 1938, and 1946 to 1947. During World War II, Blum opposed the Vichy government which took over following the German invasion. This led to his imprisonment in Buchenwald concentration camp.

After surviving Buchenwald, Blum returned to French politics. He would serve as Prime Minister again during the post war government which provided for the transition from Vichy France to the Fourth Republic.

Born: April 9, 1872
Birthplace: Paris, France
Star Sign: Aries

Died: March 30, 1950 (aged 77)

Historical Events

  • 1936-06-04 Léon Blum becomes France's first Socialist and first Jewish Prime Minister as head of People's Front government
  • 1937-06-21 French People's Popular Front government of Socialist Léon Blum falls
  • 1946-12-13 Léon Blum again elected French Prime Minister

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