Jacques Foccart
French politician (1913-1997) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83
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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His influence over French policy in Africa was so direct that Charles de Gaulle christened him with the nickname Monsieur Afrique.
Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1997 · aged 83
