jean-marie le pen (born june 20, 1928) is a french politician. he was born in la trinitié-sur-mer, brittany, france. he was the leader of the french national front (fn) from 1972 until 2011, which is a far-right political party in france. he stands for immigration restrictions, the death penalty, raising incentives for homemakers, and is against the eu. he is strongly against same-sex marriage, euthanasia and abortion.