About Albin Chalandon
Lived 1920 – 2020 (aged 100). Albin Chalandon was a French politician, banker, official, art collector and minister.
Albin Chalandon (; 11 June 1920 – 29 July 2020) was a French politician and minister.
Between 1968 and 1972, he was Minister of Public Works. He gave his name to the inexpensive single-family homes known as "chalandonnettes", of which around 65,000 were built between 1970 and 1972 and which became a byword for poor construction quality. And from 1986 until 1988, he was Minister of Justice.
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Who was Albin Chalandon?
French politician (1920-2020)
When was Albin Chalandon born?
Albin Chalandon was born on 11 June 1920 in Reyrieux.
When did Albin Chalandon die?
Albin Chalandon died on 29 July 2020 in Les Mesnuls.
What was Albin Chalandon's occupation?
Albin Chalandon was a politician, banker, official, art collector and minister.
What nationality was Albin Chalandon?
Albin Chalandon was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albin Chalandon. https://biography.guide/albin-chalandon/
MLA: "Albin Chalandon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albin-chalandon/.
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