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 (100 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
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Switzerland:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was the French President who visited the Shah in Switzerland.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing's era saw a technical hiccup in 1979 regarding the vote on a finance bill.
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Panama:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was the president of France during the negotiations.
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Peru:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was a former president of France.
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Romania:
Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the former President of France, stated that Turkey's aspiration for European status has been consistently denied.
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Canada:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was another former president whose legacy is felt in the names of places in Ivory Coast.
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United Kingdom:
Valery Giscard d’Estaing called the US’s 'exorbitant privilege'.
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Spain:
Juan Carlos I recalls that Valéry Giscard d'Estaing underestimated the severity of Basque terrorism.
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Portugal:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing's presidency considered discreet logistical support for MPLA's adversaries.
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France:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing is remembered for his literary aspirations on the show 'Apostrophes'.
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