Édith Cresson
Édith Cresson (French pronunciation: [edit kʁɛsɔ̃]; born Édith Campion, 27 January 1934) is a French politician. She is the first woman to have held the office of Prime Minister of France from 1991 through 1992. During her tenure, many criticized her for being racist.[1][2]
Édith Cresson | |
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| Prime Minister of France | |
| In office 15 May 1991 – 2 April 1992 | |
| President | François Mitterrand |
| Preceded by | Michel Rocard |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Bérégovoy |
| European Commissioner for Research, Science and Technology | |
| In office 23 January 1995 – 12 September 1999 | |
| President | Jacques Santer Manuel Marín (Acting) |
| Preceded by | Antonio Ruberti |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Busquin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1934 Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jacques Cresson |
| Alma mater | HEC Paris |
References
- The Mainichi Daily News, 21 June 1991
- Rone Tempest, Los Angeles Times, 23. Juli 1991: Edith Cresson's Answer to TV Spoof: Hush Puppet! France's brutally frank premier says her caricature on one of the nation's most popular shows is sexist, unfair (englisch)
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