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Jean Boissonnat

1929 – 2016

French economic journalist

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Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 87). Jean Boissonnat was a French journalist.

Jean Boissonnat (16 January 1929 – 25 September 2016) was a French economic journalist. He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of L'Expansion. He was the author of several books.

Early life Jean Boissonnat was born on 16 January 1929 in Paris, France. He graduated from Sciences Po. While he was a student, he joined Jeunesse Étudiante Chrétienne. He served as its editor-in-chief from 1967 to 1986, and as its senior editor from 1986 to 1994. He also served as the editor-in-chief of La Tribune from 1987 to 1992. He later founded L'Entreprise.

Boissonnat was also a commentator on Europe 1. Additionally, he wrote articles for Le Parisien, Le Midi libre, Le Progrès, L’Est républicain and Ouest-France. He served on the board of directors of Bayard Presse.

Boissonnat was the author of several books.

Death Boissonnat died of a stroke on 25 September 2016 in Paris, France. He was 87 years old.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Paris Institute of Political Studies
Positions held
Managing editor, President, Chairperson
Employers
Paris Institute of Political Studies, La Croix, L'Expansion, Ouest-France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Zerilli-Marimò Prize

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jean Boissonnat's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Boissonnat?

French economic journalist (1929-2016)

When was Jean Boissonnat born?

Jean Boissonnat was born on 16 January 1929 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Jean Boissonnat die?

Jean Boissonnat died on 25 September 2016 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Jean Boissonnat's occupation?

Jean Boissonnat was a journalist.

What nationality was Jean Boissonnat?

Jean Boissonnat was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Boissonnat

· Wikidata: Q3170821

· DBpedia: Jean Boissonnat

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