François Hollande
François Hollande has spent 53 years building a distinguished career as a Anciens cadres in French.
President of France from 2012 to 2017 (born 1954)
"His election in 2012 was a significant moment, as he became the first Socialist President in France in 17 years, campaigning on a platform of social justice and economic reform during a period of European austerity." — About François Hollande
| Metric | François Hollande | Avg Anciens cadres | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 71 | 71 | same |
| Height | 2cm (0'1") | 2cm | same |
| Career length | 53 yrs | ~35 yrs | +18 yrs |
| Based on 1 Anciens cadres profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about François Hollande
Did you know that François Hollande was the first French President of the Fifth Republic to never have been married during his time in office?
- He was the First Secretary of the Socialist Party for 11 years (1997-2008), the longest in its history.
- He taught economics at the prestigious Sciences Po university during the 1980s.
- He famously rode a scooter to private rendezvous, a detail revealed by paparazzi in 2014.
- He was the first French President of the Fifth Republic to never have been married while in office.
- He co-founded the "Club Témoin" in 1988, a left-wing think tank aimed at renewing socialist ideas.
His election in 2012 was a significant moment, as he became the first Socialist President in France in 17 years, campaigning on a platform of social justice and economic reform during a period of European austerity. He successfully defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy, navigating a complex political landscape.
Hollande's legacy includes legalizing same-sex marriage and his resolute stance against terrorism after the devastating attacks in Paris. He also oversaw a period of economic recovery, albeit with mixed public approval.