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Guy Canivet

b. 1943

French judge

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About Guy Canivet

Born 1943. Guy Canivet is a French magistrate, judge and jurist.

Guy Canivet (born 23 September 1943 in Lons-le-Saunier) is a French judge.

, he is president of the Court of Cassation and as such is the highest judge in France.

On 22 February 2007, Jean-Louis Debré, president of the French National Assembly, appointed Guy Canivet to the Constitutional Council of France, replacing Jean-Claude Colliard.

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Important facts

Born
23 September 1943, Lons-le-Saunier
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Magistrate, judge, jurist
Nationality
France
Education
University of Burgundy Europe, École Nationale de la Magistrature
Positions held
First president of the Court of Cassation, Premier président, Member of the Consitutional council
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Honorary doctorate at the Laval University; Silver Olympic Order

People in Guy Canivet's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Jean-Louis Debré
1944 – 2025
Politician
 Portrait of Jean-Claude Colliard
Jean-Claude Colliard
1946 – 2014
University teacher

Contemporaries

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1903 – 1994
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1903 – 1995
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Francis Birch
1903 – 1992
University teacher
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Jan Tinbergen
1903 – 1994
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John Carew Eccles
1903 – 1997
Philosopher
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Kathleen Lonsdale
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Crystallographer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Guy Canivet?

French judge

When was Guy Canivet born?

Guy Canivet was born on 23 September 1943 in Lons-le-Saunier.

What is Guy Canivet's occupation?

Guy Canivet is a magistrate, judge and jurist.

What nationality is Guy Canivet?

Guy Canivet is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Canivet

· Wikidata: Q3121629

· DBpedia: Guy Canivet

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