Édith Cresson

French politician and Prime Minister

Édith Cresson - French politician and Prime Minister
Born

January 27th, 1934
91 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Served as Prime Minister of France from 1991 to 1992, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Cresson's political career began in the early 1980s, where she held various government positions, including Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade. Significant involvement in European affairs marked her tenure, advocating for women's rights and social policies. Following her time as Prime Minister, she represented France in several international organizations.

First female Prime Minister of France

Served in the government under François Mitterrand

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