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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,267 | $700,000 | 588$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 16,180 | $1,380,000 | 876$ |
| Totals | 2 | 34,154,506 | 23,447 | $2,080,000 | 1,464$ |
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Switzerland:
The French President Giscard d’Estaing spoke of an exorbitant privilege regarding the dollar.
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Australia:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing once termed the dollar's status as an 'exorbitant privilege'.
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Argentina:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing referred to the dollar as an 'exorbitant privilege'.
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Venezuela:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was another French leader who engaged with India during Indira Gandhi's time in power.
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Dominican Republic:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was the prime minister under whom Jacques Chirac served.
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Algeria:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing requested the expulsion of 30,000 legally residing Algerians in the early 1980s.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing denounced the 'exorbitant privilege' of the dollar in 1964.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing is noted as a figure behind the idea of the magazine '60 millions de consommateurs'.
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Egypt:
Chirac had a difficult relationship with Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, who he felt did not allow him to serve quietly as Prime Minister.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was a French politician who served as President from 1974.
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