Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was a French politician who served as President of France from 1974 to 1981. Born on February 2, 1926, he was known for his modernizing reforms, including changes to the education system and the introduction of the 1975 law allowing divorce by mutual consent. His presidency was marked by attempts to promote European integration and economic liberalism. He was also notable for his participation in the first televised debate between presidential candidates in France, where he famously challenged his opponent's claims on emotional grounds.
Born on Feb 02, 1926 (99 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 70,879 | $2,700,000 | 2,932$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 6.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 83,280 | $17,000 | 68$ |
| Totals | 3 | 86,176,784 | 154,159 | $2,717,000 | 3,000$ |
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France:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was a French politician who served as President from 1974.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was the president who initiated the first referendum in 1974.
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Burkina Faso:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was the French Minister of Finance who coined the term 'exorbitant privilege' to criticize the dominance of the US dollar.
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Germany:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was Mitterrand's nervous opponent during the televised debate.
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