# Alain Poher - Acting President of the French Republic

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/alain-poher-1969
Reign: 1969
Born-Died: 1909 - 1996
Dynasty: Fifth Republic
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Alain+Poher&go=Go

Senate president who served as acting head of state after de Gaulle’s resignation.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles de Gaulle](https://history-france.com/rulers/charles-de-gaulle-1959)
- Succeeded by: [Georges Pompidou](https://history-france.com/rulers/georges-pompidou)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1969 - [De Gaulle resigns after referendum defeat](https://history-france.com/timeline/1969-de-gaulle-resigns-after-referendum-defeat)
- 1969 - [Georges Pompidou elected president](https://history-france.com/timeline/1969-georges-pompidou-elected-president)