
French lawyer and politician (1922–2024)
1922 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
French lawyer and politician (1922–2024)
Born
August 23, 1922
Died
2024 (age ~102)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
lawyer, politician, jurist
1922
Born in Limoges (1922-08-23)
1956
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1956–1958)
1967
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1967–1968)
1981
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1981–1984)
1981
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1984
PositionFrequently Asked Questions
Roland Dumas is French lawyer and politician (1922–2024). Born in 1922.
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
Roland Dumas was born on August 23, 1922.
Roland Dumas died in 2024, at approximately 102 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roland
Roland — August 23, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Would you name your baby Roland?
Guestbook
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Actions
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1986)
1986
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1986–1988)
1988
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1988–1988)
1988
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (1988–1988)
1991
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (1991–1992)
1992
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (1992–1993)
1993
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1995
Positionpresident (1995–2000)
1995
Positionmember of the Consitutional council (1995–2000)
2024
Died in 4th arrondissement of Paris