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Edith Cresson (born January 27, 1934) is a French politician.
Born Edith Campion in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, Cresson became active in Socialist politics. In April 1991 she became France's first woman Prime Minister. She replaced Michel Rocard as Prime Minister and held office until May 1992.
Cresson was well-known for making outspoken and often controversial comments. She was very critical of " Anglo-Saxon" nations and often condemned the culture and people of the United State, Germany, and Great Britain. She often described homosexuality as being a largely Anglo-Saxon "problem" that had little relevance in France. Her strong criticism of Japanese trade practices likewise prompted her to use harsh rhetoric that some considered boderline racist.
From 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja to 1999For the album by Prince, see 1999 (album 1999 is a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the UN. Events Kosovo War Former child star Gary Coleman files for bankruptcy Y2K prep, she was the EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Technology.
Cresson is married with two daughters.
Edith Cresson - Prime Minister
| Preceded by: Michel Rocard | Prime Minister of France 1991-1992 | Followed by: Pierre Bérégovoy |