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[[File:laurentstefanini.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Laurent Stefanini]]

==Country==

France

==Birth - Death==


==Occupation==

Politics

==Notable Achievements==

Ambassador

==Description==

Ambassador to UNESCO since 2016.  Caused a diplomatic row with the Vatican when he was appointed as French Ambassador to the Vatican in 2015 - the posting was dropped in 2016.  Formerly France's Chief of Protocol since 2001 and Deputy Chief of Protocol (1996-2001), and envoy for the environment.  Secretary General of the French Presidency of the G20-G8.

==See Also==

* [[LGBTQ Ambassadors]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/uncucumbered/vatican_balks_at_receiving_gay_ambassador
* http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/france-sending-gay-ambassador-vatican-city070415
* http://www.lesechos.fr/01/12/2010/LesEchos/20816-055-ECH_laurent-stefanini-mandarin-des-g8-et-g20.htm
* http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xachdo_laurent-stefanini-ambassadeur-de-fr_news
* http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/04/06/france-surrenders-to-the-vatican-over-plans-for-gay-ambassador/

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