Pierre Poujade 1920 – 2003

Biography

Pierre Poujade was born on December 1, 1920, in Saint-Céré, a small commune in the Lot region of southwestern France. He would go on to become a notable figure in French political life, dedicating much of his career to public service and advocacy. Throughout his years in politics, Poujade remained connected to his native region, drawing on the values and perspectives of rural France in his work.

His life spanned most of the twentieth century, a period of profound change in France and Europe. Poujade witnessed and participated in the political transformations of his era, contributing to the discussions and decisions that shaped his nation during this complex historical period.

He spent his final years in La Bastide-l’Évêque, remaining in the same corner of France where he had been born. Pierre Poujade passed away on August 27, 2003, at the age of 82, having lived a full life rooted in his homeland. He was laid to rest in La Bastide-l’Évêque, in the canton of Rieupeyroux, where his memory continues to be honored by those who remember his contributions to French public life.