Pierre Laval
Pierre Laval was a French politician who served as Prime Minister during the 1930s. He is best known for his controversial leadership during a national emergency in 1935, where he enacted numerous decrees without parliamentary approval, leading to accusations of authoritarianism. His tenure was marked by political turmoil and opposition from figures like Léon Blum, underscoring the tensions in French politics at the time.
Born on Apr 28, 1883 (142 years old)
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Pierre Laval was the Prime Minister who was sentenced to death after the liberation of Paris.
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Pierre Laval declared a national emergency and demanded special powers to address the economic crisis in France.
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