What did Mimoun do after leaving the French army?
He became a politician
He moved to United States
He settled in metropolitan France
He retired
Answer
After leaving the French army, Mimoun settled in metropolitan France and became a successful businessman. He started out by selling clothes, and eventually expanded into other businesses such as real estate and finance. He became a wealthy and influential man, and was known for his generous philanthropy. Mimoun also remained involved in Moroccan politics, and served as an adviser to King Hassan II.
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