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Which French president, elected in 1981, was the first Socialist to hold the office under the Fifth Republic?

Answer: Francois Mitterrand — Francois Mitterrand was elected in May 1981, defeating incumbent Valery Giscard d'Estaing, and served two terms until 1995.

Francois Mitterrand was elected in May 1981, defeating incumbent Valery Giscard d'Estaing, and served two terms until 1995.

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