Politicians born on August 12

Take a focused look at the politicians born on August 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1954 François Hollande

  François Hollande is a French politician who served as the President of France from 2012 to 2017. A member of the Socialist Party, he previously served as the First Secretary of the Socialist Party, Mayor of Tulle, and President of the Corrèze General Council. His presidency focused on economic reform, social policies, and handling several major national and international crises. [bio]