About Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie
Lived 1924 – 1991 (aged 66). Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie was a French diplomat.
Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie (December 25, 1924 – December 2, 1991) was an Ambassador of France, author and promoter of the Arts.
Career The son of Roland de Margerie, French Ambassador to Spain, the Holy See and Germany, grandson of Pierre de Margerie, ambassador to Belgium and Germany and cousin of the geologist, Emmanuel de Margerie, he studied at the universities of Aurore in Shangaï and the Sorbonne, graduating with degrees from Sciences Po and ENA.
De Margerie joined the Quai d'Orsay, serving as Head of European Affairs, before postings as: Ambassador to Spain, from 1977 to 1981; Ambassador to the United Kingdom, from 1981 to 1984; Ambassador to the United States, from 1984 to 1989.
As founding director of Musées de France, he helped in the creation of the Musée d'Orsay. He also served as chairman of Christie's in Europe and president of World Monuments Fund (France) until his death in 1991.
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French diplomat (1924–1991)
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Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie was born on 25 December 1924 in Paris.
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Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie died on 2 December 1991 in Paris.
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