FRENCH FAR-RIGHT POLITICIAN JEAN-MARIE LE PEN DIES AT 96

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Jean-Marie Le Pen, the former president of the National Front, passed away at the age of 96. He was a prominent figure in French politics, known for his far-right views and advocacy for anti-immigration policies ¹.

Early Life and Career

Born on June 20, 1928, in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany, Le Pen was orphaned at a young age when his father's boat was blown up by a mine in 1942. He was raised by the state and went on to study law at Panthéon-Assas University. Le Pen began his political career in the 1950s, serving as a member of the National Assembly and later as the president of the National Front, a position he held from 1972 to 2011 ¹.

Controversies and Legacy

Le Pen was known for his controversial statements and views, including his downplaying of the Holocaust and his anti-immigration rhetoric. He was convicted and fined for inciting discrimination against Muslims in France. Despite these controversies, Le Pen remained a significant figure in French politics, with his daughter Marine Le Pen following in his footsteps as the leader of the National Front ¹ ².

Personal Life

Le Pen was married three times and had three children with his first wife, Pierrette Lalanne. He also had a daughter, Marine Le Pen, who went on to become a prominent politician in her own right. Le Pen's family life was marked by controversy, including his expulsion from the National Front by his daughter Marine in 2015 ¹ ².

Later Life and Death

In his later years, Le Pen continued to be involved in politics, albeit in a reduced capacity. He died on January 7, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most polarizing figures in French politics ¹.

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