Dominique de Villepin

French politician and diplomat; 95th Prime Minister of France
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Dominique de Villepin, born on November 14, 1953, in Rabat, is a French politician, diplomat, writer, and lawyer [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He is married to Marie-Laure de Villepin and has siblings named Patrick de Villepin and Véronique Albanel, as well as three children: Marie de Villepin, Arthur de Villepin, and Victoire de Villepin [7][8]. He received his education at Sciences Po, the University of Paris, École nationale d'administration, and Paris Nanterre University [9].

He has been employed by Sciences Po and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, working primarily in the fields of politics, diplomacy, and legal work [10]. His career includes several high-ranking positions: he served as Prime Minister of France from 2005 to 2007, Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2004, General Secretary of the Presidency of the Republic from 1995 to 2002, and Minister of the Interior of France from 2004 to 2005 .

Dominique de Villepin has received multiple honors, including the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, the Commander’s Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, the Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class, the Prix de la langue française, and the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry, among two additional awards [11][12].

Dominique de Villepin

Summary

Dominique de Villepin is a human[1]. He was born in Rabat[2]. He was born on November 14, 1953[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,034 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rabat[2], Dominique de Villepin…
  • Dominique de Villepin was born on November 14, 1953[3].
  • Dominique de Villepin's father was Xavier de Villepin[9].
  • Dominique de Villepin's mother was Yvonne Hétier[10].
  • Among Dominique de Villepin's spouses was Marie-Laure de Villepin[11].
  • A child of Dominique de Villepin was Marie de Villepin[12].
  • A child of Dominique de Villepin was Arthur de Villepin[13].
  • A child of Dominique de Villepin was Victoire de Villepin[14].
  • Dominique de Villepin held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Dominique de Villepin's native language[16].
  • Dominique de Villepin's professions included politician[4].
  • Dominique de Villepin worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Dominique de Villepin worked as a writer[6].
  • Dominique de Villepin's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Dominique de Villepin's field of work was politics[17].
  • Dominique de Villepin's field of work was diplomacy[18].
  • Dominique de Villepin's field of work was legal work[19].
  • Among Dominique de Villepin's employers was Sciences Po[20].
  • Among Dominique de Villepin's employers was Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs[21].
  • Dominique de Villepin's education included a stint at Sciences Po[22].
  • Dominique de Villepin's education included a stint at University of Paris[23].
  • Dominique de Villepin's education included a stint at Paris Nanterre University[24].
  • Dominique de Villepin's education included a stint at Panthéon-Assas University Paris[25].
  • Dominique de Villepin's education included a stint at Lycée Stendhal de Milan[26].
  • Dominique de Villepin received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rabat[2], Dominique de Villepin… he was born on November 14, 1953[3]. His father was Xavier de Villepin[9]. His mother was Yvonne Hétier[10]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Sciences Po[22], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1872[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of Paris[23], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; Paris Nanterre University[24], a university in France[36], in France[37], founded in 1964[38], headquartered in Nanterre[39]; Panthéon-Assas University Paris[25], a university in France[40], in France[41], founded in 1971[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; and Lycée Stendhal de Milan[26], a college[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1946[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[47]; diplomacy[18], an academic discipline[48]; and legal work[19]. Employers include Sciences Po[20], a public university[49], in France[50], founded in 1872[51], headquartered in Paris[52] and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs[21], a ministry[53], in France[54], founded in 1547[55], headquartered in Ministry of Foreign Affairs building[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[59], a grade of an order[60], in Lithuania[61]; Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[62], a grade of an order[63], in Norway[64]; Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[65]; Prix de la langue française[66]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[67].

Personal Life

Dominique de Villepin was married to Marie-Laure de Villepin[11]. Children include Marie de Villepin[12], an actor[68], b. 1986[69], of France[70]; Arthur de Villepin[13], awarded the Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong[71]; and Victoire de Villepin[14], an actor[72], of France[73]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[74]. He was affiliated with the Humanist France[75].

Why It Matters

Dominique de Villepin ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,034 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Dominique de Villepin born?

Dominique de Villepin's place of birth was Rabat[2].

Who were Dominique de Villepin's parents?

Dominique de Villepin's father was Xavier de Villepin[9]. Dominique de Villepin's mother was Yvonne Hétier[10].

Who was Dominique de Villepin married to?

Dominique de Villepin's spouses include Marie-Laure de Villepin[11].

What did Dominique de Villepin do for work?

Dominique de Villepin worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7].

Where did Dominique de Villepin go to school?

Dominique de Villepin was educated at Sciences Po[22], University of Paris[23], Paris Nanterre University[24], and Panthéon-Assas University Paris[25].

What awards did Dominique de Villepin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[59], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[62], and Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[65].

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