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Charles Gombault

1907 – 1983

Journalist. - "France soir" director

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Lived 1907 – 1983 (aged 76). Charles Gombault was a French journalist, media proprietor and writer.

Charles Henri Gombault (1907–1983) was a French journalist and publisher.

He was the son of Georges Gombault, also a renowned journalist and a politician. He attended the Lycee Condorcet. In 1928, he joined the Paris-Jour daily and later worked at Paris- Midi and Paris-Soir, where he mainly covered politics. After the German invasion of France, he fled to London and joined the Free French movement. He returned in 1944 after the liberation of Paris.

Soon after, he and Pierre Lazareff established the France-Soir newspaper, which became an enormous success.

His first marriage gave him two children. In 1966, he married the fashion designer Primrose Bordier. He died in Paris in 1983.

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France Soir
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Charles Henri Gombault

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Gombault?

Journalist. - "France soir" director (1961-1970)

When was Charles Gombault born?

Charles Gombault was born on 25 August 1907 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Charles Gombault die?

Charles Gombault died on 19 September 1983 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.

What was Charles Gombault's occupation?

Charles Gombault was a journalist, media proprietor and writer.

What nationality was Charles Gombault?

Charles Gombault was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Gombault

· Wikidata: Q106069951

· DBpedia: Charles Gombault

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