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Also Known As François Gérard Georges Hollande
Born August 12, 1954 (age 70) • Rouen • France
Title / Office president (2012-2017), France
Political Affiliation Socialist Party
Notable Works “Les leçons du pouvoir”
Role In Paris attacks of 2015

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