Georges Marchais
Georges René Louis Marchais (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒə ʁəne lwi maʁʃɛ]; 7 June 1920 – 16 November 1997) was the head of the French Communist Party (PCF) from 1972 to 1994, and a candidate in the 1981 French presidential election.
Georges Marchais | |
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Georges Marchais in 1981 | |
| General Secretary of the French Communist Party | |
| In office 1972–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Waldeck Rochet |
| Succeeded by | Robert Hue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1920 La Hoguette, Calvados, France |
| Died | 16 November 1997 (aged 77) Paris, France |
| Political party | PCF |
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