Pierre Dupong
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Pierre Dupong
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| In office 11-05-1937 – 23-12-1953 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Bech |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bech |
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| Born | 11-01-1885 Heisdorf |
| Died | 23-12-1953 Luxembourg City |
| Nationality | Luxembourgian |
| Political party | (1) Party of the Right (2) Christian Social People's Party |
| Spouse | Sophie Dupong |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Pierre Dupong (11-01-1885 - 23-12-1953) was a Luxembourgian politician and statesman. He was the sixteenth Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for sixteen years, from 11-05-1937 until his death, on 23-12-1953.
Between 1940 and 1944, Dupong led the government in exile, after Luxembourg had been occupied by Nazi Germany.
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| Preceded by Guillaume Leidenbach |
Minister for Finances 1926 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Pierre Werner |
| Preceded by Joseph Bech |
Prime Minister of Luxembourg 1937 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Joseph Bech |
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Minister for Defence 1st time 1937 – 1947 |
Succeeded by Lambert Schaus |
| Preceded by Lambert Schaus |
Minister for Defence 2nd time 1948 – 1951 |
Succeeded by Joseph Bech |
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