Michel Jobert (1921-2002) was a French politician. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Georges Pompidou, and as Minister of External Commerce under François Mitterrand. 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. ... Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (July 5, 1911 â April 2, 1974) was President of France from 1969 until his death in 1974. ... François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (October 26, 1916 â January 8, 1996; pronunciation?) was a French politician. ...