René Coty

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1. When was René Coty born?March 20, 1882
2. Where was René Coty born?Le Havre, France
3. What is René Coty known for?Serving as the second and last President of the Fourth French Republic
4. What is the presidential term?December 23, 1954 – January 8, 1959
5. What is the career path?Lawyer and politician before presidency
6. Who was René Coty?René Coty was the last president of France's Fourth Republic, serving from 1954 to 1959.

Fourth French Republic: The governmental system in France from 1946 to 1958, characterized by a parliamentary majority and frequent government changes.
Fifth French Republic: The current French governmental system, established in 1958, with a stronger executive presidency.
Head of State: The chief public representative of a country, often with symbolic rather than executive powers.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their ruling countries.