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André Damien

1930 – 2019

French politician, writer and lawyer

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About André Damien

Lived 1930 – 2019 (aged 88). André Damien was a French politician, lawyer and writer.

André Damien (10 July 1930 – 5 March 2019) was a French lawyer and politician who served as the head of the French Bar Association.

A Supreme Court Justice of France from 1981 until 1997, he also served as Mayor of Versailles as well as being elected a Deputy in the National Assembly.

Damien authored numerous works on legal and historical matters.

Damien died on 5 March 2019 at the age of 88.

Elected offices Mayor of Versailles (1977–95) Counsellor-General for Yvelines (1979–98) Deputy for Yvelines (1996–97).

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Important facts

Born
10 July 1930, 12th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 March 2019, Versailles
Occupation
Politician, lawyer, writer
Nationality
France
Education
Paris Faculty of Law and Economics, Panthéon-Assas University Paris, University of Paris
Positions held
Member of the French National Assembly, Mayor of Versailles, Councillor of State, President
Awards
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Combatant's Cross; Medal of youth, sports and community involvement; Médaille d'honneur de l'administration pénitentiaire; Order of Pius IX; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was André Damien?

French politician, writer and lawyer (1930–2019)

When was André Damien born?

André Damien was born on 10 July 1930 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.

When did André Damien die?

André Damien died on 5 March 2019 in Versailles.

What was André Damien's occupation?

André Damien was a politician, lawyer and writer.

What nationality was André Damien?

André Damien was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André Damien

· Wikidata: Q2847578

· DBpedia: André Damien

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