France’s former President, Jacques Chirac, has died.

The son-in-law revealed on Thursday that the renowned leader was 86 years old upon his death.

Chirac was president of France from 1995-2007. Under his presidency, France entered into the single European currency and abolished compulsory military service. Chirac also cut the presidential term of office from seven to five years.

Prior to France’s adoption of the presidential system of government, Chirac was prime minister between 1974 to 1976 and 1986 to 88.

Chirac also opposed the 2003 U.S-led invasion of Iraq.