About Louis Besson
Lived 1937 – 2026 (aged 88). Louis Besson was a French politician.
Louis Besson (6 May 1937 – 2 April 2026) was a French politician who was Minister of Public Works, Housing, Transport, and Maritime Affairs from 1990 to 1991 and Secretary of State for Housing from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Socialist Party, he is remembered for two particular policies, a law enshrining the broad right to housing, and for restructuring the rules to require municipalities to meet a minimum level of social housing.
Early career Louis Besson was born into a staunchly Catholic family on 6 May 1937,
He supported local housing integration initiatives during his time in office.
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Who was Louis Besson?
French politician (1937–2026)
When was Louis Besson born?
Louis Besson was born on 6 May 1937 in Barby.
When did Louis Besson die?
Louis Besson died on 2 April 2026 in Chambéry.
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Louis Besson was a politician.
What nationality was Louis Besson?
Louis Besson was French.
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