Remembering Georges Pompidou on the 50th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Georges Pompidou, 50 Years Later

It has been exactly 50 long years since Former French President Georges Pompidou died in Paris on April 2, 1974 at the age of 62. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Georges Pompidou along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Pompidou, a cultural icon

Born Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou in Montboudif on July 5, 1911, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Pompidou was not just a great politician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 50 years since the tragic loss of Georges Pompidou and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Georges Pompidou is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Georges Pompidou.

Georges Pompidou career in pictures

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