Historical leaders of France

The following list shows all historical leaders of France starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of France

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Emmanuel Macron

President

Since May 14th, 2017

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François Hollande

President

May 15th, 2012 to May 14th, 2017

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Nicolas Sarkozy

President

May 16th, 2007 to May 15th, 2012

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Jacques Chirac

President

May 17th, 1995 to May 16th, 2007

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François Mitterrand

President

May 21st, 1981 to May 17th, 1995

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Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

President

May 27th, 1974 to May 21st, 1981

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Alain Poher

Interim President

Apr 2nd, 1974 to May 27th, 1974

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Georges Pompidou

President

Jun 20th, 1969 to Apr 2nd, 1974

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Alain Poher

Interim President

Apr 28th, 1969 to Jun 20th, 1969

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Charles de Gaulle

President

Jan 8th, 1959 to Apr 28th, 1969

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René Coty

President

Jan 16th, 1954 to Jan 8th, 1959

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Vincent Auriol

President

Jan 16th, 1947 to Jan 16th, 1954

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