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Christian Bonnet

1921 – 2020

French politician

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About Christian Bonnet

Lived 1921 – 2020 (aged 98). Christian Bonnet was a French politician.

Christian Bonnet (14 June 1921 – 7 April 2020) was a French politician.

Biography Christian was the oldest son of Pierre Bonnet and Suzanne Delebecque. He had two younger brothers: Didier and Jean-Claude. His grandfather, Charles Bonnet, married Claire Vaillant de Guélis, related to François-Michel le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois.

He graduated from Sciences Po and earned a doctorate in law. He was a member of the Popular Republican Movement, then of the Independent Republicans, and finally the Union for French Democracy. He was chairman of the supervisory commission of Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations from 1971 to 1972.

He was appointed Minister of the Interior on 30 March 1977, following the resignation of Michel Poniatowski. His notable events in office include the arrest of Jacques Mesrine and the 1980 Paris synagogue bombing.

Christian Bonnet died on 7 April 2020 at the age of 98 in Vannes.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1921, 12th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 April 2020, Vannes
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
France, French people
Education
École Libre des Sciences Politiques, Collège Stanislas de Paris
Positions held
Member of the French National Assembly, Senator of the French Fifth Republic, Minister of the Interior of France, Minister of Agriculture of France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christian Bonnet?

French politician (1921-2020)

When was Christian Bonnet born?

Christian Bonnet was born on 14 June 1921 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Christian Bonnet die?

Christian Bonnet died on 7 April 2020 in Vannes.

What was Christian Bonnet's occupation?

Christian Bonnet was a politician.

What nationality was Christian Bonnet?

Christian Bonnet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Bonnet

· Wikidata: Q2965060

· DBpedia: Christian Bonnet

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