James Michel
James Michel | |
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Michel in 2014 | |
| 3rd President of Seychelles | |
| In office 14 July 2004 – 16 October 2016 | |
| Vice President | Joseph Belmont (2004–2010) Danny Faure (2010–2016) |
| Preceded by | France-Albert René |
| Succeeded by | Danny Faure |
| 1st Vice-President of Seychelles | |
| In office 18 August 1996 – 14 July 2004 | |
| President | France-Albert René |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Belmont |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1944 |
| Party | People's Party |
| Spouse | Natalie Michel |
| Signature | |
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James Alix Michel, GCSK (born 16 August 1944) is a Seychellois politician who served as the third President of Seychelles from 2004 to 2016. He previously served as vice-president under his predecessor, France-Albert René, from 1996 to 2004.
Michel was initially a teacher, but later he became involved in the archipelago's booming tourism industry and joined René's political party before independence in 1976.