When was Roland Dumas born?

Roland Dumas was born on 23 August 1922 in Limoges.

What positions has Roland Dumas held?

Positions held by Roland Dumas include: president (1995–2000); member of the Consitutional council (1995–2000); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1992–1993); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1991–1992); Député de la Dordogne (1988–1988).

Where did Roland Dumas study?

Roland Dumas was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Roland Dumas

French lawyer and politician (1922–2024)

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Roland Dumas was a French lawyer and Socialist politician who served as Foreign Minister under President François Mitterrand from 1984 to 1986 and from 1988 to 1993. He was also President of the Constitutional Council from 1995 to 2000.

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Born: 23 August 1922 wd
Place of birth: Limoges wd
Died: 3 July 2024 wd
Place of death: 4th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, French resistance fighter, jurist wd
Political party: Socialist Party wd
Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science wd

Positions held wd

president (8 March 1995 – 29 February 2000)
member of the Consitutional council (1995–2000)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (2 April 1992 – 28 March 1993)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (15 May 1991 – 2 April 1992)
Député de la Dordogne (23 June 1988 – 28 July 1988)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (10 May 1988 – 23 June 1988)
Député de la Dordogne (2 April 1986 – 14 May 1988)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (7 December 1984 – 20 March 1986)
Député de la Dordogne (2 July 1981 – 18 January 1984)

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (1993)
Croix de guerre 1939–1945
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1981)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Medal for the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan
Croix du combattant volontaire 1939–1945

Questions

When was Roland Dumas born?: Roland Dumas was born on 23 August 1922 in Limoges.
What positions has Roland Dumas held?: Positions held by Roland Dumas include: president (1995–2000); member of the Consitutional council (1995–2000); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1992–1993); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1991–1992); Député de la Dordogne (1988–1988).
Where did Roland Dumas study?: Roland Dumas was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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