About Joseph Fontanet
Lived 1921 – 1980 (aged 58). Joseph Fontanet was a French politician and french resistance fighter.
Joseph Fontanet (9 February 1921 – 2 February 1980) was an assassinated member of the French Parliament.
He was born in Frontenex, Savoie. He was first elected to Parliament in 1956 as MP for Savoie. In his 17 years in Parliament he held various cabinet positions including Health, Labour and Employment, and Trade and Industry.
On 1 February 1980 he was shot shortly after midnight in Paris and died the following day. No one has ever been convicted for the murder.
Joseph Fontanet is a graduate of HEC Paris.
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Who was Joseph Fontanet?
French politician (1921-1980)
When was Joseph Fontanet born?
Joseph Fontanet was born on 9 February 1921 in Frontenex.
When did Joseph Fontanet die?
Joseph Fontanet died on 2 February 1980 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Joseph Fontanet's occupation?
Joseph Fontanet was a politician and french resistance fighter.
What nationality was Joseph Fontanet?
Joseph Fontanet was French.
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