France-Albert René
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France-Albert René (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃salbɛʁ ʁəne]; 16 November 1935[1] – 27 February 2019)[2] was a Seychellois politician. He was the second President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. His name is often given as simply Albert René or F.A. René; he was also nicknamed Ti France.
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France-Albert René | |
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2nd President of Seychelles | |
In office 5 June 1977 – 14 July 2004 | |
Vice President | James Michel (1996–2004) |
Preceded by | James Mancham |
Succeeded by | James Michel |
2nd Prime Minister of Seychelles | |
In office 29 June 1976 – 5 June 1977 | |
President | James Mancham |
Preceded by | James Mancham |
Succeeded by | office abolished |
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Born | (1935-11-16)16 November 1935 Victoria, Crown Colony of Seychelles |
Died | 27 February 2019(2019-02-27) (aged 83) Mahé, Seychelles |
Political party | Seychelles People's Progressive Front |
Spouse(s) | Karen Handley (1950s) Geva Adam (1975) Sarah Zarquani (1992) |
Alma mater | King's College London |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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René died on 27 February 2019 in Mahé, Seychelles from respiratory failure, aged 83.[3]