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Jean-Pierre Laflaquière

b. 1947

French official, High Commissioner of French Polynesia

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About Jean-Pierre Laflaquière

Born 1947. Jean-Pierre Laflaquière is a French civil servant, politician and official.

Jean-Pierre Laflaquière (born 18 August 1947 in Toulouse, France) is a retired French senior civil servant. His last office was High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia from 3 September 2012 to 23 August 2013. His successor was Lionel Beffre. He was Prefect without assignment from 2011 to 2012.

Laflaquière previously served as the Prefect of Guyane (French Guiana) from 2006 to 2009.

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1947, Toulouse
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Civil servant, politician, official
Nationality
France
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Positions held
Prefect of Manche, Prefect of French Guiana, High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms

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French official, High Commissioner of French Polynesia

When was Jean-Pierre Laflaquière born?

Jean-Pierre Laflaquière was born on 18 August 1947 in Toulouse.

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Jean-Pierre Laflaquière is a civil servant, politician and official.

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Jean-Pierre Laflaquière is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Laflaquière

· Wikidata: Q13541969

· DBpedia: Jean-Pierre Laflaquière

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