Dominique de Villepin, an eminent French diplomat and politician, was born on November 14, 1953 in Rabat, Morocco. He comes from a highly esteemed political family and is the son of diplomat Xavier de Villepin. Dominique began his career in the civil service as a diplomat and held various positions within the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He notably served as France’s ambassador to the United Nations from 1994 to 2002 and was a key figure in navigating international diplomatic relations during that time. Villepin gained international recognition and importance when he opposed the invasion of Iraq in 2003, representing France’s dissenting position at the United Nations. In 2005, he became the Prime Minister of France, serving until 2007. Throughout his career, Dominique de Villepin is known for his sharp intellect, oratory skills, and independence in adopting his stance on political issues.