François Hollande
French politician and former President
Born
August 12th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the 24th President of France from 2012 to 2017. Prior to the presidency, held various political positions, including Mayor of Tulle and Secretary of the Socialist Party. Led France during the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and implemented economic reforms. Played a significant role in European Union politics and international diplomacy.
Presided over France during significant economic challenges
Oversaw military intervention in Mali
Hosted the 2015 climate change conference in Paris
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