Thursday, December 3, 2020

Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies at the age of 94

The former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing (PRON: Zhis-car Destang) has died at the age of 94.

He served as president from 1974-1981 and he was noted for socially liberal policies. He served in WWII and at 48 was the youngest president until current leader Emmanuel Macron was elected.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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