Mitterrand, François

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French politician (i.a. PS)
Brandt met Mitterrand frequently, but their relationship remained difficult.

1916 born
1946-1981 Member of the National Assembly
1965, 1974, 1981 Presidential candidate
1971-1981 First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS)
1972-1981 Vice-President of the Socialist International (SI)
1981-1995 President
1996 died

Index of References

Biography

International statesman without government office 1975-1982

1975: 4/5 Sept
1977: 22 Feb
1981: 20 Aug

Dedicated European and German Patriot 1983-1992

1985: 12 July
1989: 20 Jan

Politics

President of the Socialist International 1976–1992

Travels

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