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Also Known As Michel Louis Leon Rocard
Born August 23, 1930 • Courbevoie • France
Died July 2, 2016 (aged 85) • Paris • France
Title / Office prime minister (1988-1991), France
Political Affiliation Socialist Party
Notable Family Members father Yves-André Rocard

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