Michel Rocard
french politician (1930–2016)
1930 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
french politician (1930–2016)
Born
August 23, 1930
Died
2016 (age ~86)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, official
FranceBorn in CourbevoieDied in 13th arrondissement of Paris
1930
Born in Courbevoie (1930-08-23)
1956
EducationStudied at École nationale d'administration (1956–1958)
1969
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1969–1973)
1977
PositionMayor of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (1977–1994)
1978
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1978–1981)
1981
PositionAbout
Michel Rocard was a French politician and a member of the Socialist Party (PS). He served as Prime Minister under François Mitterrand from 1988 to 1991 during which he created the Revenu minimum d'insertion (RMI), a social minimum welfare program for indigents, and achieved the Matignon Accords regarding the status of New Caledonia. He was a member of the European Parliament, and was strongly involved in European policies until 2009. In 2007, he joined a Commission under the authority of Nicolas Sarkozy's Minister of Education, Xavier Darcos.
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Who is Michel Rocard?+
Michel Rocard was a French politician and a member of the Socialist Party (PS). He served as Prime Minister under François Mitterrand from 1988 to 1991 during which he created the Revenu minimum d'insertion (RMI), a social minimum welfare program for indigents, and achieved the Matignon Accords rega
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Rocard born?+
Michel Rocard was born on August 23, 1930.
When did Michel Rocard die?+
Michel Rocard died in 2016, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — August 23, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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