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Dominique Vian

1944 – 2025

French official; prefect and overseas departments administrator

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About Dominique Vian

Lived 1944 – 2025 (aged 80). Dominique Vian was a French official.

Dominique Vian (born 25 December 1944 in Valence, Drôme ) is a French overseas departments administrator.

He is a graduate of Institut d’études politiques d'Aix-en-Provence ("Sciences Po Aix"). from February 1997 to August 1999, prefect of Guadeloupe from August 2002 to July 2004, and prefect of Réunion from August 2004 to June 2005.

In 1999 : civil servant of United Nations in Kosovo.

He was prefect of Alpes-Maritimes in Nice from August 2006 to October 2008.

Directeur de cabinet (principal private secretary) of François Baroin (Minister of Overseas) from 2005 to 2006.

Special counsellor of Gérard Larcher (President of the Senate of France) from 2008 to 2011.

Chargé de mission (project manager) of Marie-Luce Penchard (Minister in charge of Overseas) from 2011 to 2012.

Honours and awards Officer of Légion d’honneur Officer of Ordre national du Mérite Officer of Ordre du Mérite Maritime Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement (bronze medal) Commander of the Order of the Southern Cross

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Important facts

Born
25 December 1944, Valence
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 April 2025, Saint-Paul
Occupation
Official
Nationality
France
Education
Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence
Positions held
General secretary of prefecture of Guadeloupe, Prefect of French Guiana, Prefect of Guadeloupe, Prefect of La Réunion
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Southern Cross; Honour medal for courage and devotion; Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms

People in Dominique Vian's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1959
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dominique Vian?

French official; prefect and overseas departments administrator

When was Dominique Vian born?

Dominique Vian was born on 25 December 1944 in Valence.

When did Dominique Vian die?

Dominique Vian died on 21 April 2025 in Saint-Paul.

What was Dominique Vian's occupation?

Dominique Vian was an official.

What nationality was Dominique Vian?

Dominique Vian was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dominique Vian

· Wikidata: Q3035520

· DBpedia: Dominique Vian

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