Born: 5 July 1911 · Died: 2 April 1974 · Age at death: 62
How old was Georges Pompidou when he died?
Georges Pompidou died aged 62. He was born on 5 July 1911 and died on 2 April 1974.
French prime minister under de Gaulle and president from 1969 to 1974, whose name is carried by the Pompidou Centre in Paris
Did you know?He was an avid collector of modern art and personally commissioned the construction of the landmark museum that bears his name.
Quick facts
Date of birth5 July 1911
Date of death2 April 1974
Age at death62
Cause of deathLeukemia, lymphoma
NationalityFrench
BirthplaceMontboudif, France
Occupationpolitician, banker
Editor's Take:
Georges Pompidou was president of France from 1969 to 1974. He had been a teacher, a banker and de Gaulle's adviser. As prime minister he helped calm the crisis of May 1968. As president he pushed industry and modernisation. He supported Britain's entry into Europe. He loved modern art. The Centre Pompidou in Paris, the bold arts centre he championed, is named after him. He died in office in 1974.
Key Milestones
1962: Prime minister – under de Gaulle
1968: May 1968 – negotiates with unions
1969: President – elected
1972: Europe – backs British entry
Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou ( POMP-id-oo; French:; 5 July 1911 – 2 April 1974) was President of France from 1969 until his death in 1974. He had previously served from 1962 to 1968 as Prime Minister of France under President Charles de Gaulle, with whom he was closely associated throughout his career.
