About Paul Béchard
Lived 1899 – 1982 (aged 82). Paul Béchard was a French politician and resistance fighter.
Paul Béchard (25 December 1899, Alès – 26 April 1982) was a French politician. He represented the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) in the Constituent Assembly elected in 1945, in the National Assembly from 1946 to 1948, from 1951 to 1955 and from 1958 to 1967 and in the Senate from 1955 to 1958. From January 27, 1948 to May 24, 1951 he was Governor of French West Africa. He was the mayor of Alès from 1947 to 1948 and from 1953 to 1965.
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Who was Paul Béchard?
French politician and resistance fighter (1899–1982)
When was Paul Béchard born?
Paul Béchard was born on 25 December 1899 in Alès.
When did Paul Béchard die?
Paul Béchard died on 26 April 1982 in Montpellier.
What was Paul Béchard's occupation?
Paul Béchard was a politician and resistance fighter.
What nationality was Paul Béchard?
Paul Béchard was French.
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