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Death of Frédéric Mitterrand: the former Minister of Culture died at the age of 76
Former Minister of Culture, Frédéric Mitterrand has passed away, his family announced to Agence France Presse on Thursday March 21. He was 76 years old.
The former Minister of Culture and television man, Frédéric Mitterrand, died at the age of 76. The information was sent by his family on Thursday March 21 to Agence France Presse. A look back at the life of a man who left his mark on France. After embarking on a career as a teacher, the man of culture decided, at the age of 24, to turn to a field that fascinated him, namely the 7th art. But it is on the small screen that Frédéric Mitterrand flourishes, presenting numerous shows over the years.
From television to politics
He would eventually embrace a political career by agreeing to become Minister of Culture in 2009, under the mandate of Nicolas Sarkozy. After leaving the government in 2012, Frédéric Mitterrand devoted himself to directing documentaries and writing novels and essays, his lifelong passions.
