SettingsFrench Foreign Ministers
Alain Juppé
Alain Marie Juppé (; born 1945) is a French politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012.
Alain Marie Juppé (; born 1945) is a French politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012.
Anatole, baron Brénier de Renaudière
Anatole Alexandre François Henri Baron Brenier de Renaudière (22 August 1807 Paris - 27 March 1885 Lucassière Vouvray (Indre-et-Loire)) was a French diplomat and politician.
Anatole Alexandre François Henri Baron Brenier de Renaudière (22 August 1807 Paris - 27 March 1885 Lucassière Vouvray (Indre-et-Loire)) was a French diplomat and politician.
Antoine Louis Rouillé
Antoine-Louis Rouillé, comte de Jouy (1689 - 1761) was a French statesman and comte of Jouy-en-Josas.
Antoine-Louis Rouillé, comte de Jouy (1689 - 1761) was a French statesman and comte of Jouy-en-Josas.
Antoine Pinay
Antoine Pinay was a French conservative politician.
Antoine Pinay was a French conservative politician.
Antoine René Charles Mathurin, comte de Laforest
Antoine René Charles Mathurin, comte de Laforêt (8 August 1756 Aire-sur-la-Lys - 2 August 1846 Villefrancoeur) was Consul General of France to the United States, Director of Division of Accounti...
Antoine René Charles Mathurin, comte de Laforêt (8 August 1756 Aire-sur-la-Lys - 2 August 1846 Villefrancoeur) was Consul General of France to the United States, Director of Division of Accounti...
Aristide Briand
Aristide Briand was a French statesman who served eleven terms as Prime Minister of France during the French Third Republic and was a co-laureate of the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize.
Aristide Briand was a French statesman who served eleven terms as Prime Minister of France during the French Third Republic and was a co-laureate of the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize.
Armand Augustin Louis de Caulaincourt
Armand-Augustin-Louis, marquis de Caulaincourt, 1st Duc de Vicence (9 December 1773 – 19 February 1827) was a French general and diplomat.
Armand-Augustin-Louis, marquis de Caulaincourt, 1st Duc de Vicence (9 December 1773 – 19 February 1827) was a French general and diplomat.
Armand Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand-Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu (25 September 1766, Paris – 17 May 1822) was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septimanie de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu (25 September 1766, Paris – 17 May 1822) was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration.
Bernard Kouchner
Bernard Kouchner (born 1 November 1939) is a French politician, diplomat, and doctor.
Bernard Kouchner (born 1 November 1939) is a French politician, diplomat, and doctor.
Cardinal Richelieu
Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac was a French clergyman, noble and statesman.
Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac was a French clergyman, noble and statesman.
Charles Joseph, comte Bresson
Charles-Joseph, comte Bresson (Epinal, 27 March 1798 - Naples, 2 November 1847) was a French diplomat.
Charles-Joseph, comte Bresson (Epinal, 27 March 1798 - Naples, 2 November 1847) was a French diplomat.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, 1st Prince de Bénévent was a French diplomat.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, 1st Prince de Bénévent was a French diplomat.
Charles, marquis de La Valette
Charles Félix Jean Martin Marquis de La Valette (25 November 1806 Senlis - 2 May 1881 Paris was a French politician.
Charles Félix Jean Martin Marquis de La Valette (25 November 1806 Senlis - 2 May 1881 Paris was a French politician.
Charles-François Delacroix
Charles-François Delacroix (Givry-en-Argonne 1741-Bordeaux 1805) was a secretary to Turgot, a deputy to the National Convention and a French Minister of Foreign Affairs between 3 November, 1795 ...
Charles-François Delacroix (Givry-en-Argonne 1741-Bordeaux 1805) was a secretary to Turgot, a deputy to the National Convention and a French Minister of Foreign Affairs between 3 November, 1795 ...
Charles-Frédéric Reinhard
Charles-Frédéric, comte Reinhard (born Karl Friedrich Reinhard; 2 October 1761-25 December 1837) was a Württembergian-born French diplomat, essayist, and politician who briefly s...
Charles-Frédéric, comte Reinhard (born Karl Friedrich Reinhard; 2 October 1761-25 December 1837) was a Württembergian-born French diplomat, essayist, and politician who briefly s...
Christian Pineau
Christian Pineau (; 14 October 1904 - 5 April 1995) was a noted French Resistance fighter.
Christian Pineau (; 14 October 1904 - 5 April 1995) was a noted French Resistance fighter.
Claude Bigot de Sainte-Croix
Claude Bigot de Sainte-Croix (born May 3, 1744 Paris - died August 25, 1803 London) was French Foreign Minister.
Claude Bigot de Sainte-Croix (born May 3, 1744 Paris - died August 25, 1803 London) was French Foreign Minister.
Claude Cheysson
Claude Cheysson (born 13 April 1920 in Paris) is a French Socialist politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Pierre Mauroy from 1981 to 1984.
Claude Cheysson (born 13 April 1920 in Paris) is a French Socialist politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Pierre Mauroy from 1981 to 1984.
Claude de l'Aubespine, baron de Châteauneuf
Claude I de l’Aubespine, seigneur de Hauterive, baron of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (1510 – 11 November 1567) was a French diplomat, and Secretary of State.
Claude I de l’Aubespine, seigneur de Hauterive, baron of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (1510 – 11 November 1567) was a French diplomat, and Secretary of State.
Claude II de l'Aubespine
Claude II de l’Aubespine, seigneur de Hauterive, baron of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (1544 – 11 September 1570) was a French diplomat, and Secretary of State.
Claude II de l’Aubespine, seigneur de Hauterive, baron of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (1544 – 11 September 1570) was a French diplomat, and Secretary of State.
Claude Pinart
Claude Pinart, seigneur de Comblisy and Crambailles (died 15 September 1605) was a Secretary of State under King Henry III, from 1570 until ordered to retire September 8, 1588.
Claude Pinart, seigneur de Comblisy and Crambailles (died 15 September 1605) was a Secretary of State under King Henry III, from 1570 until ordered to retire September 8, 1588.
Count Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski
Alexandre Florian Joseph, Count Colonna-Walewski (4 May 1810 – 27 October 1868) was a Polish and French politician and diplomat.
Alexandre Florian Joseph, Count Colonna-Walewski (4 May 1810 – 27 October 1868) was a Polish and French politician and diplomat.
Côme Clausse
Côme Clausse lord Marchaumont was a notary and secretary of the king, and was Secretary of State for King Henry II of France, from 1547 until his death in 1558.
Côme Clausse lord Marchaumont was a notary and secretary of the king, and was Secretary of State for King Henry II of France, from 1547 until his death in 1558.
Dominique de Villepin
Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 31 May 2005 to 17 May 2007.
Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 31 May 2005 to 17 May 2007.
Edgar Faure
Edgar Faure (; 18 August 1908 30 March 1988) was a French politician, essayist, historian, and memoirist.
Edgar Faure (; 18 August 1908 30 March 1988) was a French politician, essayist, historian, and memoirist.
Florimond II Robertet, seigneur de Fresnes
Florimond II Robertet de Fresne (1531–1567) was a Secretary of State to Francis II of France, and Charles IX of France.
Florimond II Robertet de Fresne (1531–1567) was a Secretary of State to Francis II of France, and Charles IX of France.
Florimond III Robertet d'Alluye
Florimond III, Baron Alluye, (1540? - 1569) was governor of Orléans, and Secretary of State to Francis II of France, and Charles IX of France.
Florimond III, Baron Alluye, (1540? - 1569) was governor of Orléans, and Secretary of State to Francis II of France, and Charles IX of France.
François Dominique de Barberie de Saint-Contest
François Dominique de Barberie de Saint-Contest (26 January 1701 - 14 July 1754) was a French Foreign Minister.
François Dominique de Barberie de Saint-Contest (26 January 1701 - 14 July 1754) was a French Foreign Minister.
François Joseph de Gratet, vicomte Dubouchage
François Joseph de Gratet, vicomte du Bouchage (born 1 April 1749 Grenoble - 12 April 1821), was an artillery general, politician, and French Minister of Marine in 1792 and 1815, and Minister of...
François Joseph de Gratet, vicomte du Bouchage (born 1 April 1749 Grenoble - 12 April 1821), was an artillery general, politician, and French Minister of Marine in 1792 and 1815, and Minister of...
François Louis Michel Chemin Deforgues
François Louis Michel Chemin des Forgues (born September 29, 1759 Vire - September 10, 1840 Maincy (Seine-et-Marne)) was a French politician, and Foreign Minister.
François Louis Michel Chemin des Forgues (born September 29, 1759 Vire - September 10, 1840 Maincy (Seine-et-Marne)) was a French politician, and Foreign Minister.
François Seydoux de Clausonne
François Seydoux Fornier de Clausonne (15 February 1905 in Berlin - 30 August 1981) was a French diplomat.
François Seydoux Fornier de Clausonne (15 February 1905 in Berlin - 30 August 1981) was a French diplomat.
François-René de Chateaubriand
François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian.
François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian.
Gabriel Hanotaux
Albert Auguste Gabriel Hanotaux, known as Gabriel Hanotaux was a French statesman and historian.
Albert Auguste Gabriel Hanotaux, known as Gabriel Hanotaux was a French statesman and historian.
Georges Bidault
Georges-Augustin Bidault (; 5 October 1899 27 January 1983) was a French politician.
Georges-Augustin Bidault (; 5 October 1899 27 January 1983) was a French politician.
Germain Louis Chauvelin
Germain Louis Chauvelin (1685 - 1762, Paris), marquis de Grosbois, was a French politician, serving as garde des sceaux and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under Louis XV.
Germain Louis Chauvelin (1685 - 1762, Paris), marquis de Grosbois, was a French politician, serving as garde des sceaux and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under Louis XV.
Guillaume Bochetel
Guillaume Bochetel, seigneur de Sassy, Brouillamenon, Laforest-Thaumyer (died 1558) was a statesman and diplomat of the French Renaissance during the reigns of François I and Henry II of France.
Guillaume Bochetel, seigneur de Sassy, Brouillamenon, Laforest-Thaumyer (died 1558) was a statesman and diplomat of the French Renaissance during the reigns of François I and Henry II of France.
Henri-Auguste de Loménie, comte de Brienne
Henri-Auguste de Loménie, (1594- 3 November 1666), Count of Brienne, Seigneur de La Ville-aux-Clercs was a French politician.
Henri-Auguste de Loménie, (1594- 3 November 1666), Count of Brienne, Seigneur de La Ville-aux-Clercs was a French politician.
Hervé de Charette
Hervé de Charette is a French centrist politician.
Hervé de Charette is a French centrist politician.
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta (Oraziu Francescu Bastianu Sebastiani De A Porta; 11 November 1771 – 20 July 1851) was a French soldier, diplomat, and politician, who served as Na...
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta (Oraziu Francescu Bastianu Sebastiani De A Porta; 11 November 1771 – 20 July 1851) was a French soldier, diplomat, and politician, who served as Na...
Hubert Védrine
Hubert Védrine (born 31 July 1947 in Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde, Creuse) is a French Socialist politician.
Hubert Védrine (born 31 July 1947 in Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde, Creuse) is a French Socialist politician.
Jacques Bourdin
Jacques Bourdin, seigneur de Villeines was a French Minister of Finances, 14 June 1549.
Jacques Bourdin, seigneur de Villeines was a French Minister of Finances, 14 June 1549.
Jean Casimir-Perier
Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier was a French politician, fifth President of the French Third Republic.
Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier was a French politician, fifth President of the French Third Republic.
Jean du Thiers
Jean de Thiers, seigneur de Beauvoir was Minister of Finance for Henry II of France, and a Secretary of State.
Jean de Thiers, seigneur de Beauvoir was Minister of Finance for Henry II of France, and a Secretary of State.
Jean François-Poncet
Jean François-Poncet is a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing between November 1978 and May 1981.
Jean François-Poncet is a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing between November 1978 and May 1981.
Jean Sauvagnargues
Jean Sauvagnargues (2 April 1915, Paris – 6 August 2002) was a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing from 1974 to 1976.
Jean Sauvagnargues (2 April 1915, Paris – 6 August 2002) was a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing from 1974 to 1976.
Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny
Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny, 1st Duc de Cadore (4 August 1756 – 3 July 1834) was a French admiral and politician.
Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny, 1st Duc de Cadore (4 August 1756 – 3 July 1834) was a French admiral and politician.
Jean-Bernard Raimond
Jean-Bernard Raimond is a conservative French politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Jacques Chirac from 1986 to 1988, as French ambassador to a number of states from the...
Jean-Bernard Raimond is a conservative French politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Jacques Chirac from 1986 to 1988, as French ambassador to a number of states from the...
Jean-Jacques Amelot de Chaillou
Jean-Jacques Amelot de Chaillou was a French politician.
Jean-Jacques Amelot de Chaillou was a French politician.
Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire
Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire was a French philosopher, journalist, statesman, and possible illegitimate son of Napoleon I of France.
Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire was a French philosopher, journalist, statesman, and possible illegitimate son of Napoleon I of France.
Lionel, marquis de Moustier
Lionel Desle Marie René François, marquis de Moustier (23 August 1817 Paris - 5 February 1869 Paris) was a French Foreign Minister, in the government of Napoléon III of France.
Lionel Desle Marie René François, marquis de Moustier (23 August 1817 Paris - 5 February 1869 Paris) was a French Foreign Minister, in the government of Napoléon III of France.
Louis Barthou
Jean Louis Barthou (; 25 August 1862 – 9 October 1934) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Jean Louis Barthou (; 25 August 1862 – 9 October 1934) was a French politician of the Third Republic.
Louis de Guiringaud
Louis de Guiringaud (12 October 1911, Limoges – 15 April 1982, Paris) was a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Raymond Barre between 1976 and 1978.
Louis de Guiringaud (12 October 1911, Limoges – 15 April 1982, Paris) was a French politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Raymond Barre between 1976 and 1978.
Louis Félix Étienne, marquis de Turgot
Louis Félix Étienne, marquis de Turgot (26 September 1796 Falaise, Calvados - 2 October 1866 Versailles (Yvelines)) was a French diplomat and politician.
Louis Félix Étienne, marquis de Turgot (26 September 1796 Falaise, Calvados - 2 October 1866 Versailles (Yvelines)) was a French diplomat and politician.
Louis Philogène Brûlart, vicomte de Puisieulx
Louis Philogène Brulart, Marquis de Puysieulx (1727), Comte de Sillery (born May 12, 1702 Paris - December 8, 1770 Paris) was a French foreign minister.
Louis Philogène Brulart, Marquis de Puysieulx (1727), Comte de Sillery (born May 12, 1702 Paris - December 8, 1770 Paris) was a French foreign minister.
Louis Pierre Edouard, Baron Bignon
Louis Pierre Édouard, Baron Bignon was a French diplomat and historian.
Louis Pierre Édouard, Baron Bignon was a French diplomat and historian.
Louis, duc de Decazes
Louis-Charles-Élie-Amanien Decazes de Glücksbierg, 2nd Duc de Decazes and 2nd Hertig af Glücksbierg, was a French statesman.
Louis-Charles-Élie-Amanien Decazes de Glücksbierg, 2nd Duc de Decazes and 2nd Hertig af Glücksbierg, was a French statesman.
Léon Blum
André Léon Blum was a French politician, usually identified with the moderate left, and three times Prime Minister of France.
André Léon Blum was a French politician, usually identified with the moderate left, and three times Prime Minister of France.
Léon Bouthillier, comte de Chavigny
Léon Bouthillier, comte de Chavigny (March 28, 1608 – October 11, 1652) was a Foreign Minister of France to Louis XIII.
Léon Bouthillier, comte de Chavigny (March 28, 1608 – October 11, 1652) was a Foreign Minister of France to Louis XIII.
Martial Joseph Armand Herman
Martial Joseph Armand Herman, was a politician of the French Revolution, and temporary French Foreign Minister.
Martial Joseph Armand Herman, was a politician of the French Revolution, and temporary French Foreign Minister.
Maurice Couve de Murville
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the presidency of General de Gaulle.
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the presidency of General de Gaulle.
Maurice Schumann
Maurice Schumann (10 April 1911 in Paris – 9 February 1998 in Paris) was a French politician, journalist, writer, and hero of the Second World War who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under...
Maurice Schumann (10 April 1911 in Paris – 9 February 1998 in Paris) was a French politician, journalist, writer, and hero of the Second World War who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under...
Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier (born 9 January 1951) is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) and Vice President of the European People's Party (EPP).
Michel Barnier (born 9 January 1951) is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) and Vice President of the European People's Party (EPP).
Michel Debré
Michel Jean-Pierre Debré (; 15 January 1912 – 2 August 1996) was a French Gaullist politician.
Michel Jean-Pierre Debré (; 15 January 1912 – 2 August 1996) was a French Gaullist politician.
Michel Jobert
Michel Jobert (11 September 1921 - 25 May 2002) was a French politician.
Michel Jobert (11 September 1921 - 25 May 2002) was a French politician.
Michèle Alliot-Marie
Michèle Jeanne Honorine Alliot-Marie, born 10 September 1946 and nicknamed MAM, is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).
Michèle Jeanne Honorine Alliot-Marie, born 10 September 1946 and nicknamed MAM, is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France)
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes (MAEE)), is France's foreign affairs ministry, with the headquarters located on the Quai d'Orsay i...
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes (MAEE)), is France's foreign affairs ministry, with the headquarters located on the Quai d'Orsay i...
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (France)
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs , is France's foreign affairs ministry, with the headquarters located on the Quai d'Orsay in Paris close to the National Assembly of France.
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs , is France's foreign affairs ministry, with the headquarters located on the Quai d'Orsay in Paris close to the National Assembly of France.
Paul François de Quelen de la Vauguyon
Paul François de Quelen de La Vauguyon or Paul François de Quélen de Stuer de Caussade, duc de La Vauguyon (30 July 1746, Paris - 14 March 1828, Paris) was a French nobleman.
Paul François de Quelen de La Vauguyon or Paul François de Quélen de Stuer de Caussade, duc de La Vauguyon (30 July 1746, Paris - 14 March 1828, Paris) was a French nobleman.
Pierre Brulart, marquis de Sillery
Pierre Brûlart, Marquis de Sillery, viscount Puisieux, baron Grand Pressigny was a Foreign minister of France under Louis XIII.
Pierre Brûlart, Marquis de Sillery, viscount Puisieux, baron Grand Pressigny was a Foreign minister of France under Louis XIII.
Pierre Brûlart, seigneur de Genlis
Pierre Brûlart, lord of Genlis and Crosne (c.
Pierre Brûlart, lord of Genlis and Crosne (c.
Pierre Henri Hélène Marie Lebrun-Tondu
Pierre-Henri-Hélène-Marie Lebrun-Tondu (born August 27, 1754 Noyon - December 27, 1793 Paris) was a journalist and a French minister, during the French Revolution.
Pierre-Henri-Hélène-Marie Lebrun-Tondu (born August 27, 1754 Noyon - December 27, 1793 Paris) was a journalist and a French minister, during the French Revolution.
Pierre Mendès France
Pierre Mendès France was a French politician who served as President of the Council of Ministers in 1954-55.
Pierre Mendès France was a French politician who served as President of the Council of Ministers in 1954-55.
Robert Schuman
Robert Schuman (; 29 June 18864 September 1963) was a noted Luxembourgish-born French statesman.
Robert Schuman (; 29 June 18864 September 1963) was a noted Luxembourgish-born French statesman.
Roland Dumas
Roland Dumas is a lawyer and French Socialist politician who served notably as Foreign Minister under President François Mitterrand from 1984 to 1986 and from 1988 to 1993.
Roland Dumas is a lawyer and French Socialist politician who served notably as Foreign Minister under President François Mitterrand from 1984 to 1986 and from 1988 to 1993.
Simon Fizes, baron de Sauves
Simon Fizes, baron de Sauves (1535? - 27 November 1579) was a Secretary of State under Charles IX of France, and Henry III of France.
Simon Fizes, baron de Sauves (1535? - 27 November 1579) was a Secretary of State under Charles IX of France, and Henry III of France.
Victor Scipion Charles Auguste de La Garde de Chambonas
Victor Scipion Charles Auguste de La Garde de Chambonas was a mayor of Sens, brigadier general, and French foreign minister, at the beginning of the French Revolution.
Victor Scipion Charles Auguste de La Garde de Chambonas was a mayor of Sens, brigadier general, and French foreign minister, at the beginning of the French Revolution.
Victor Scipion, marquis de Chambonas
Victor Scipion Charles Auguste de La Garde de Chambonas (1750-1830 Paris) was a mayor of Sens, brigadier general, and French foreign minister, at the beginning of the French Revolution.
Victor Scipion Charles Auguste de La Garde de Chambonas (1750-1830 Paris) was a mayor of Sens, brigadier general, and French foreign minister, at the beginning of the French Revolution.