Raymond Poincaré

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Raymond Poincaré born?August 20, 1860
2. Where was Raymond Poincaré born?Bar-le-Duc, France
3. What is the presidential term?1913-1920
4. What is the prime ministerial terms?Three times (1912-1913, 1922-1924, 1926-1929)
5. Who was Raymond Poincaré?He was a French leader who became President during World War I and was known as "The Lion" for his strong defense of France.
6. Why was he called "The Lion"?He showed courage and determination while leading France through the war and keeping people hopeful.

Third Republic: The republican government of France that existed from 1870 to 1940.
Franco-Russian Alliance: A military alliance between France and Russia formed in the late 19th century.
Treaty of Versailles: The peace treaty signed after World War I that imposed terms on Germany.