Michèle Alliot-Marie

French politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Michèle Alliot-Marie - French politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Born

September 10th, 1946
78 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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A prominent French lawyer and politician with a significant role in government. Served as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs from 2010 to 2011. Held multiple ministerial positions, including Minister of Defense and Minister of the Interior. Served as a member of the National Assembly and as a mayor.

Served as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs

Held the position of Minister of Defense

Served as Minister of the Interior

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