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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3 | 7.67 | 0.16% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 18,170 | $190,000 | 331$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 7 | 94,587,138 | 67,447 | $3,837,800 | 2,495$ |
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Switzerland:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing continued his affairs openly while in office.
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Monaco:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was involved in a scandal after being caught out late at night following a car accident.
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Greece:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing's draft of the European constitution included a motto from the Epitaph.
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Greece:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was the French President who emphasized the importance of Greece's accession to the European Community.
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Portugal:
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was one of the presidents who received the title from the Lateran.
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Greece:
Giscard d'Estaing defended Greece's accession to the then EEC.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was the president elected in 1974, associated with the decline of French industry.
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Ireland:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing called it the 'exorbitant privilege' of much cheaper financing for the US government.
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Argentina:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was mentioned in a historical context regarding a famous debate moment.
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Ecuador:
The 'exorbitant privilege' was qualified by the French minister (later president) Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
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