# Michel Camdessus

_French economist_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Michel Camdessus is a French economist who served as the seventh managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1987 to 2000, making him the longest-serving in that position. Prior to his tenure at the IMF, he served as the Governor of the Banque de France from 1984 to 1987, after a brief term as Deputy Governor from August to November 1984 when elevated to the top position.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 May 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bayonne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; banker ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P106))
- **Education:** University of Paris; Paris Institute of Political Studies; École nationale d'administration ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (2001–2007); Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (1987–2000); Governor of the Banque de France (1984–1987); general director of the Treasury (1982–1984) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Zerilli-Marimò Prize; Order of Manas, 3rd class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363#P166))

## Questions

**When was Michel Camdessus born?**  
Michel Camdessus was born on 1 May 1933 in Bayonne.

**What positions has Michel Camdessus held?**  
Positions held by Michel Camdessus include: president (2001–2007); Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (1987–2000); Governor of the Banque de France (1984–1987); general director of the Treasury (1982–1984).

**Where did Michel Camdessus study?**  
Michel Camdessus was educated at University of Paris, Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Michel Camdessus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Camdessus) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q551363](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551363) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Michel Camdessus.jpg by World Economic Forum from Cologny, Switzerland (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michel_Camdessus.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Michel Camdessus". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michel-camdessus. Retrieved 7 November 2026.