Gaston Defferre (14 September 1910 – 7 May 1986) was a French Socialist politician. He served as mayor of Marseille for 33 years until his death in 1986. He was minister for overseas territories in Guy Mollet’s socialist government in 1956–1957. His main achievement was to establish the framework used to grant independence to France’s African territories. As the Socialist candidate for president in 1969, he received only 5 percent of the vote. He was much more successful in promoting François Mitterrand as leader of the Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste; PS) in 1971. He held a series of ministerial portfolios after the Socialist victory in 1981, especially as minister of state for the interior and decentralization.
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Some of their strengths
Gaston Defferre has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Smart, Passionate, Curious, Loyal, Generous, Intelligent, and Practical.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Gaston Defferre is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Gaston Defferre well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Gaston Defferre as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Gaston Defferre is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Gaston Defferre tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Gaston Defferre's challenges
While Gaston Defferre has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Gaston Defferre can be Stubborn, Critical, Difficult, Perfectionist, Suspicious, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Gaston Defferre's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Gaston Defferre must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Sensitive and Critical
Gaston Defferre is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Gaston Defferre also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
