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Patrick de Carolis

b. 1953

French journalist

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Born 1953. Patrick de Carolis is a French journalist, writer, television producer, television presenter, television executive and politician.

Patrick de Carolis (born 19 November 1953) is a French TV journalist and writer. He has been president of French public service broadcaster France Télévisions from July 2005 to August 2010.

Biography

Journalistic career

President of France Télévisions Upon termination of Marc Tessier's presidency on 22 August 2005, De Carolis was appointed president of France Télévisions. During his tenure, the 2008 reform that cut advertisements from 8pm through 6am everyday and made the French President the direct appointer of the president of France Télévisions was adopted. He also oversaw the transformation of the state broadcaster into a multi-brand consolidated company: what have previously been subsidiary companies with distinctive brands and operating revenues became integrated parts of France Télévisions. He held the position until 23 August 2010.

Mayor of Arles On 28 June 2020, he was elected mayor of Arles, his native town, as an independent candidate.

Published works

Conversation, with Bernadette Chirac, Ed. Omnibus, 2001, Les demoiselles de Provence, Ed. Plon, 2005, Refuge pour temps d’orage, Ed. Plon, 2009,

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lycee Jean-Mermoz, École supérieure de journalisme de Paris
Positions held
Président-directeur général, News director, Director general, President
Employers
M6, Le Figaro, France Télévisions, France Régions 3
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of Arts and Letters; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms; Grand prix littéraire de Provence; Women Novelists’ Award; Roland Dorgelès Award; Paulée de Meursault Prize

People in Patrick de Carolis's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick de Carolis?

French journalist

When was Patrick de Carolis born?

Patrick de Carolis was born on 19 November 1953 in Arles.

What is Patrick de Carolis's occupation?

Patrick de Carolis is a journalist, writer, television producer, television presenter, television executive and politician.

What nationality is Patrick de Carolis?

Patrick de Carolis is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick de Carolis

· Wikidata: Q3369970

· DBpedia: Patrick de Carolis

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