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Faouzia Charfi

b. 1941

Tunisian physicist and politician

Politician Physicist University teacher
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About Faouzia Charfi

Born 1941. Faouzia Charfi is a Tunisian politician, physicist and university teacher.

Faouzia Farida Charfi (born 1941 in Sfax, Rekik) is a Tunisian scientist, intellectual and politician. She was Minister of State for Education in 2011.

Life Charfi graduated from the Sorbonne, Paris, in 1963 in physical sciences, then gained doctorates in 1978 and 1984 from the which is part of Tunis El Manar University.

Recognition In 1997 she was appointed a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, and in 2001 a Commandeur des Palmes Académiques.

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1941, Sfax
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, physicist, university teacher
Nationality
French protectorate of Tunisia, Tunisia
Education
Science Faculty of Paris, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis
Positions held
Director
Employers
Tunis El Manar University, École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Member of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences
Also known as
Faouzia Farida Charfi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Faouzia Charfi?

Tunisian physicist and politician

When was Faouzia Charfi born?

Faouzia Charfi was born on 30 December 1941 in Sfax.

What is Faouzia Charfi's occupation?

Faouzia Charfi is a politician, physicist and university teacher.

What nationality is Faouzia Charfi?

Faouzia Charfi is Tunisian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Faouzia Charfi

· Wikidata: Q3066693

· DBpedia: Faouzia Charfi

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