Jean-Marie Le Pen, one of the iconic figures of far-right politics in France and the founder of the Front National, died at the age of 96. In the statement made by her family, it was stated that Le Pen had been experiencing health problems for a long time.
Born in La Trinité-sur-Mer in the Brittany region of France in 1928, Le Pen started her political career as a member of parliament in 1956. However, the real step that brought Le Pen into the political history of France was the establishment of the National Front, known for its far-right views, in 1972.
HE HAD SUFFERED A HEAVY DEFEAT
Le Pen, known for her anti-immigrant and nationalist rhetoric, reached the second round of the 2002 Presidential elections but suffered a heavy defeat against Jacques Chirac.
IT WAS EXPORTED IN 2015
Le Pen, who remained on the agenda with her controversial statements and provocative style throughout her political career, attracted great reactions due to her statements about the holocaust and many lawsuits were filed against her. Le Pen, who handed over the management of the party to her daughter Marine Le Pen in 2011, largely withdrew from the political arena when she was expelled from the party in 2015.
Source: UAV