Françoise Giroud
French journalist and Minister of Culture
Born
September 21st, 1916
108 years ago
Died
January 19th, 2003
22 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Contributions included significant journalism, screenwriting, and political roles. Served as the French Minister of Culture and helped shape cultural policy in the country. Played a crucial role in the establishment of public broadcasting in France, promoting cultural programming and arts.
Served as French Minister of Culture
Co-founded the feminist magazine 'Elle'
Wrote the screenplay for 'L'Année dernière à Marienbad'
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