Georges Pompidou

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Georges Pompidou born?July 5, 1911
2. Where was Georges Pompidou born?Cahors, France
3. When did Georges Pompidou die?April 2, 1974
4. What is Georges Pompidou known for?Presidency of France (1969-1974), Prime Ministership (1962-1968), initiating the Centre Pompidou
5. Who was Georges Pompidou?Georges Pompidou was the President of France from 1969 to 1974. He had been Prime Minister before and helped lead France into a new era of growth and change.
6. What is the Centre Pompidou?The Centre Pompidou is a famous art museum in Paris. It has a unique inside‑out design, with its pipes and stairs on the outside, and it shows modern and contemporary art.

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