About Eugène Chanal
Lived 1868 – 1951 (aged 82). Eugène Chanal was a French politician.
Eugène Chanal (28 July 1868, Nantua - 8 March 1951) was a French politician belonging to the Radical Party. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1902 to 1919 and Senator from 1920 to 1940. On 10 July 1940 he voted in favour of granting the Cabinet presided by Marshal Philippe Pétain authority to draw up a new constitution, thereby effectively ending the French Third Republic and establishing Vichy France.
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Who was Eugène Chanal?
French politician (1868-1951)
When was Eugène Chanal born?
Eugène Chanal was born on 28 July 1868 in Nantua.
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Eugène Chanal died on 8 March 1951.
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Eugène Chanal was a politician.
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Eugène Chanal was French.
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