François Fillon

Presidential campaign falters due to scandal and legal investigations.

Wins the Republican primary election, becoming the party's nominee.

Appointed Prime Minister of France under President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Re-elected as a member of the National Assembly for Sarthe.

Appointed Minister of Social Affairs, Labour and Solidarity.

Appointed Minister Delegate for Social Affairs.

Appointed Minister of Information Technology and Post.

Elected as a member of the National Assembly for the Sarthe department.

Born in Le Mans, Sarthe, France.