About Jacques Chancel
Lived 1928 – 2014 (aged 86). Jacques Chancel was a French war correspondent, journalist, writer and radio personality.
Jacques Chancel, (Joseph André Jacques Régis Crampes; 2 July 1928 – 23 December 2014) was a French journalist and writer. He was known for being the radio host of Radioscopie and Le Grand Échiquier for 22 years. Chancel was born in Ayzac-Ost, France.
Chancel died at his home in Paris from cancer, aged 86.
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Who was Jacques Chancel?
French journalist and writer (1928–2014)
When was Jacques Chancel born?
Jacques Chancel was born on 2 July 1928 in Ayzac-Ost.
When did Jacques Chancel die?
Jacques Chancel died on 22 December 2014 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jacques Chancel's occupation?
Jacques Chancel was a war correspondent, journalist, writer and radio personality.
What nationality was Jacques Chancel?
Jacques Chancel was French.
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