Mitterrand, Danielle (1924–)
Mitterrand, Danielle (1924–)
First lady of France and humanrights activist. Born Danielle Gouze in 1924; m. François Mitterrand (president of France, 1981–95, died Jan 8, 1996); children: 2 sons.
An important and committed human-rights activist, became well known for her work on behalf of the Kurdish citizens of Iraq; founded France Libertés, a humanitarian organization that agitated foreign governments with its outspoken support for dissidents and ethnic minorities (1986).
See also Women in World History.
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BORN: 1844, Paris, France
DIED: 1924, Tours, France
NATIONALITY: French
GENRE: Drama, fiction, poetry
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