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Jacques Foccart

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French politician (1913-1997)

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Jacques Foccart was a French businessman and politician, best known as a chief adviser to French presidents on African affairs. He also co-founded in 1959 with Charles Pasqua the Gaullist Service d'Action Civique (SAC), which specialized in covert operations in Africa.

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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Jacques Foccart was a French businessman and politician, best known as a chief adviser to French presidents on African affairs. He also co-founded in 1959 with Charles Pasqua the Gaullist Service d'Action Civique (SAC), which specialized in covert operations in Africa. His influence over French policy in Africa was so direct that Charles de Gaulle christened him with the nickname Monsieur Afrique.

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France
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1913 to 1997 · aged 83
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