François Mitterrand

François Mitterrand was a French politician who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995. He was a member of the Socialist Party and is known for his left-wing policies. Mitterrand was born on October 29, 1916, in Jarnac, France, and died on January 4, 1996, in Paris, France. He was the first Socialist President of France and is remembered for his efforts to reform the French economy and promote social welfare.