Yves Védrine
French diplomat and politician
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French diplomat and politician
Born
July 31, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, diplomat
FranceBorn in Bellegarde-en-Marche
1947
Born in Bellegarde-en-Marche (1947-07-31)
1972
EducationStudied at École nationale d'administration (1972–1974)
1991
PositionGeneral secretary of the Presidency of the Republic (1991–1995)
1997
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (1997–2002)
1998
AwardOrder of Labour, 1st class
2000
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yves Védrine?+
Yves Védrine is French diplomat and politician. Born in 1947.
What does the name Yves mean?+
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
When was Yves Védrine born?+
Yves Védrine was born on July 31, 1947.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Yves
Yves — July 31, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Respect.
— .
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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