Robert Schuman
1886–1963 (age 77)
Biography
Robert Schuman (1886–1963) was a French lawyer and statesman whose contributions to European political thought and practice were substantial and enduring. His legal training informed his approach to governance and international relations during a pivotal era in European history.
Schuman's career extended through the Third Republic, the Vichy period, and the Fourth and Fifth Republics, making him a significant figure in twentieth-century French politics. He was interred at the Église Saint-Quentin, a choice reflecting his personal convictions and standing within French society.