(1911–74), French statesman, prime minister 1962–8 and president 1969–74; full name Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou. He was instrumental in ending the conflict in Algeria between French forces and nationalist guerrillas.
Definition of Pompidou, Georges in US English:
Pompidou, Georges
proper nounˈpämpiˌdo͞o
(1911–74), French statesman; prime minister 1962–68 and president 1969–74; full name Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou. He was instrumental in ending the conflict in Algeria between French forces and nationalist guerrillas.