France-Albert René
France-Albert René (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃s albɛʁ ʁəne]; 16 November 1935 – 27 February 2019) was a Seychellois lawyer, politician and statesman who served as the second President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. He also served as the country's second Prime Minister from its independence in 1976 to 1977.
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 | Sir James Mancham |
| Succeeded by | James Michel |
| 2nd Prime Minister of Seychelles | |
| In office 29 June 1976 – 5 June 1977 | |
| President | Sir James Mancham |
| Preceded by | Sir James Mancham |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
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| Born | 16 November 1935 Victoria, Colony of Seychelles |
| Died | 27 February 2019 (aged 83) Mahé, Seychelles |
| Political party | Seychelles People's Progressive Front |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Handley (1956) Geva Adam (1974) Sarah Zarquani (1992) |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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He was nicknamed by Seychellois government officials and fellow party members as "the Boss". His name is often given as simply Albert René or F.A. René; he was also nicknamed Ti France.
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