About Maurice Couyba
Lived 1866 – 1931 (aged 65). Maurice Couyba was a French chansonnier, politician, literary critic, writer and poet.
Charles Maurice Couyba (1 January 1866 – 18 November 1931) was a French professor and politician. He was a deputy from 1897 to 1907, then a senator from 1907 to 1920. He was Minister of Commerce and Industry from 1911 to 1912, and was briefly Minister of Labor and Social Welfare in 1914. Under the pseudonym of Maurice Boukay he was also a poet and songwriter.
Life
Charles Maurice Couyba was born on 1 January 1866 in Dampierre-sur-Salon, Haute-Saône.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Couyba?
French chansonnier and politician (1866-1931)
When was Maurice Couyba born?
Maurice Couyba was born on 1 January 1866 in Dampierre-sur-Salon.
When did Maurice Couyba die?
Maurice Couyba died on 18 November 1931 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Maurice Couyba's occupation?
Maurice Couyba was a chansonnier, politician, literary critic, writer and poet.
What nationality was Maurice Couyba?
Maurice Couyba was French.
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