
87th Prime Minister of France (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
87th Prime Minister of France (born 1946)
Born
August 20, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, diplomat, foreign minister
1946
Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris (1946-08-20)
1971
EducationStudied at École nationale d'administration (1971–1973)
1978
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1978–1981)
1981
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1981–1981)
1984
PositionPrime Minister of France (1984–1986)
1986
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1986–1988)
About
Laurent Pierre Emmanuel Fabius is a French politician who has served in a number of capacities, most recently as president of the Constitutional Council from 2016 to 2025. A member of the Socialist Party, he previously served as Prime Minister of France from 17 July 1984 to 20 March 1986. Fabius was 37 years old when he was appointed and is, after Gabriel Attal, the second youngest prime minister of the Fifth Republic.
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Laurent Pierre Emmanuel Fabius is a French politician who has served in a number of capacities, most recently as president of the Constitutional Council from 2016 to 2025. A member of the Socialist Party, he previously served as Prime Minister of France from 17 July 1984 to 20 March 1986. Fabius was
The name Laurent means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is of French origin.
Laurent Fabius was born on August 20, 1946.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence
The name Laurent is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is traditionally a male name.
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Laurent — August 20, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Would you name your baby Laurent?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Actions
1988
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1988–1993)
1989
PositionMember of the European Parliament (1989–1992)
1993
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1993–1997)
1995
PositionMayor of Le Grand-Quevilly (1995–2000)
1996
AwardPrix du livre politique
1997
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1997–2000)
2000
PositionMinister of the Economy, Finances and Industry (2000–2002)
2002
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (2002–2007)
2007
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (2007–2012)
2011
Awardprix Montaigne de Bordeaux
2012
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (2012–2012)
2012
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2012–2012)
2012
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2012–2014)
2014
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2014–2014)
2014
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2014–2016)
2015
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
2016
Awardhonorary doctor of the Nankai University
Present
Age ~80