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Roland Dumas
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| President of the Constitutional Council | |
| In office 8 March 1995 – 29 February 2000 |
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| Appointed by | François Mitterrand |
| Preceded by | Robert Badinter |
| Succeeded by | Yves Guéna |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 10 May 1988 – 28 March 1993 |
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| President | François Mitterrand |
| Prime Minister | Michel Rocard Édith Cresson Pierre Bérégovoy |
| Preceded by | Jean-Bernard Raimond |
| Succeeded by | Alain Juppé |
| Minister of External Affairs | |
| In office 7 December 1984 – 20 March 1986 |
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| President | François Mitterrand |
| Prime Minister | Laurent Fabius |
| Preceded by | Claude Cheysson |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Bernard Raimond |
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| Born | 23 August 1922 Limoges, France |
| Died | 3 July 2024 (aged 101) |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po London School of Economics |
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Roland Dumas (23 August 1922 – 3 July 2024) was a French lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Socialist Party. He served as the Foreign Minister for France under President François Mitterrand. This was from 1984 to 1986 and again from 1988 to 1993. He also led the Constitutional Council from 1995 to 2000.
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About Roland Dumas
His Early Life
Roland Dumas was born in Limoges, France. His father, Georges Dumas, worked for the government. Georges was also a resistant during Second World War. He helped fight against the German occupation. He was caught by the Gestapo for helping the Resistance.
After the war, Roland Dumas studied law and political science. He went to important schools like the Ecole libre des sciences politiques in Paris. He also studied at the London School of Economics in England.
As a young lawyer, he worked on important legal cases. Through his work, he became friends with François Mitterrand. Mitterrand later became the President of France.
His Political Career
In 1956, Roland Dumas was elected as a "deputy." A deputy is like a representative in the French parliament, called the French National Assembly. He represented the area of Haute-Vienne. He lost his seat in 1958 but returned to the National Assembly in 1967. This time, he represented the Corrèze area.
He joined the Socialist Party, which was led by his friend François Mitterrand. In 1973, he became a deputy for Gironde. Then, in 1981, he was elected for Dordogne.
In 1984, President Mitterrand chose Roland Dumas to join the government. He first became the Minister for European Affairs. A few months later, he became the Foreign Minister. This meant he was in charge of France's relationships with other countries. He held this job until 1986.
He returned as Foreign Minister in 1988 after Mitterrand was re-elected. He stayed in this role until 1993. During this time, he dealt with big world events. These included the end of the Soviet Union and the Gulf War. He also helped with the talks for the Maastricht Treaty. This treaty helped create the European Union.
After leaving the National Assembly in 1993, he was chosen for a very important role. In 1995, he became the President of the Constitutional Council. This group makes sure that laws follow the French Constitution. He resigned from this position in 1999.
Later Life and Passing
Roland Dumas lived a very long life. He turned 100 years old in August 2022. He passed away on 3 July 2024, at the age of 101.
Important Roles Held
- President of the Constitutional Council of France : 1995–2000
- Minister for European Affairs : 1983–1984
- Minister of External Relations (Foreign Minister) : 1984–1986
- Government spokesman : June–December 1984
- Minister of Foreign Affairs : 1988–1993
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Haute-Vienne : 1956–1958
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Corrèze : 1967–1968
- Member of the National Assembly of France for Dordogne : 1981–1983 and 1986–1988
See also
In Spanish: Roland Dumas para niños
