Georges Monnet
Georges Monnet (12 August 1898, Aurillac, Cantal – 9 December 1980) was a prominent socialist politician in 1930s France and a member of Paul Reynaud's war cabinet as Minister of Blockade. Preceding that, he was Minister of Agriculture in Léon Blum's government. He was decorated for his service in the First World War, receiving the Croix de Guerre.
Georges Monnet | |
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Monnet in the early 1930s | |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1936–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Thellier |
| Succeeded by | Henri Queuille |
| Minister of Blockade | |
| In office 1939–1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 August 1898 Aurillac, France |
| Died | 9 December 1980 (aged 82) Val-de-Marne, France |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch/service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
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