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Gabriel Puaux

1883 – 1970

French diplomat and politician

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Lived 1883 – 1970 (aged 86). Gabriel Puaux was a French diplomat, politician and writer.

Gabriel Puaux (; May 19, 1883, in Paris – January 1, 1970, in Kitzbühel, Austria) was a French diplomat and politician.

Biography Puaux, son of the Protestant pastor Frank Puaux, earned a bachelor's degree in addition to his postgraduate education of law. In 1908, he became the French Ambassador in Bern, Switzerland. Afterwards, he was the French Ambassador in Tunisia from 1907 to 1912. He later joined the French Army and received several honorable medals.

Puaux returned to Tunisia and became the Secretary General of the French government from 1919 to 1922. He served as the French ambassador in Lithuania, Romania, and Austria. Puaux was also the High Commissioner of the Levant from October 22, 1938 till 1940. In June 1943, he became the resident general of France in Morocco and held that position until March 1946. In the Senate of France, he was the representative of the French residents residing in Tunisia from May 29, 1952 till April 26, 1959. He was elected as a member of the French Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques in 1951.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Senator of the French Fourth Republic, President, High Commissioner of the Levant
Awards
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabriel Puaux?

French diplomat and politician

When was Gabriel Puaux born?

Gabriel Puaux was born on 19 May 1883 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris.

When did Gabriel Puaux die?

Gabriel Puaux died on 1 January 1970 in Kitzbühel.

What was Gabriel Puaux's occupation?

Gabriel Puaux was a diplomat, politician and writer.

What nationality was Gabriel Puaux?

Gabriel Puaux was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriel Puaux

· Wikidata: Q3093917

· DBpedia: Gabriel Puaux

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