Joseph Athanase Doumer, commonly known as Paul Doumer, was a French politician who served as the President of France from June 1931 until his assassination in May 1932. He is described as "the Father of French Indochina", and was seen as one of the most active and effective governors general of Indochina. Born: March 22, 1857 Died: May 7, 1932 In office: June 13, 1931 – May 7, 1932 Wiki link