On 21 January 2017, with a lifespan of 33,226 days, he surpassed Émile Loubet (1838–1929) in terms of longevity, and became the oldest former president in French history.
On 21 January 2017 with a lifespan of 33,226 days, he surpassed Émile Loubet (1838–1929) in terms of longevity and became the oldest former president in French history