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Anne-Marie Descôtes

b. 1959

French diplomat

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About Anne-Marie Descôtes

Born 1959. Anne-Marie Descôtes is a French diplomat and ambassador.

Anne-Marie Descôtes (born 5 December 1959) is a French diplomat who has served as the Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs since 2022. She previously served as Ambassador of France to Germany from 2017 to 2022. She succeeded Philippe Étienne and is the first woman to head the French embassy in reunified Germany.

Early life and education Descôtes was born on 5 December 1959 in Lyon to Georges Descôtes and Suzanne Jusseau.

After studying at the Lycée Jean-Perrin in Lyon, Descôtes joined the École normale supérieure de Fontenay-aux-Roses in 1979.

Other activities European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), Member Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN), Member of the Board of Directors

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Important facts

Born
5 December 1959, 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat, ambassador
Nationality
France
Education
École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines, École nationale d'administration, École normale supérieure de Fontenay-aux-Roses
Positions held
Director, Ambassador of France to Germany, Secretary General of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador of France to Italy
Employers
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Awards
Officer of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Ambassadeur de France; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anne-Marie Descôtes?

French diplomat

When was Anne-Marie Descôtes born?

Anne-Marie Descôtes was born on 5 December 1959 in 6th arrondissement of Lyon.

What is Anne-Marie Descôtes's occupation?

Anne-Marie Descôtes is a diplomat and ambassador.

What nationality is Anne-Marie Descôtes?

Anne-Marie Descôtes is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne-Marie Descôtes

· Wikidata: Q28819229

· DBpedia: Anne-Marie Descôtes

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