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Gérard Jaquet

1916 – 2013

French politician

Politician French resistance fighter
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About Gérard Jaquet

Lived 1916 – 2013 (aged 97). Gérard Jaquet was a French politician and french resistance fighter.

Gérard Jaquet (12 January 1916 – 13 April 2013) was a French politician.

Jaquet was born in Malakoff. He represented the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) in the Constituent Assembly elected in 1945, in the Constituent Assembly elected in 1946 and in the National Assembly from 1946 to 1958. He was Minister of Overseas France from 1957 to 1958.

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Important facts

Born
12 January 1916, Malakoff
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 April 2013, 13th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Politician, French resistance fighter
Nationality
France
Education
University of Paris
Positions held
Member of parliament for the Seine, Member of the European Parliament, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
Gerard Jaquet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gérard Jaquet?

French politician (1916–2013)

When was Gérard Jaquet born?

Gérard Jaquet was born on 12 January 1916 in Malakoff.

When did Gérard Jaquet die?

Gérard Jaquet died on 13 April 2013 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Gérard Jaquet's occupation?

Gérard Jaquet was a politician and french resistance fighter.

What nationality was Gérard Jaquet?

Gérard Jaquet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gérard Jaquet

· Wikidata: Q3124046

· DBpedia: Gérard Jaquet

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