About Philippe Mestre
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 89). Philippe Mestre was a French politician, writer, official and prefect (France).
Philippe Mestre (23 August 1927 – 25 April 2017) was a French high-ranking civil servant, media executive and politician. He was the prefect of Gers, Lower Normandy, Calvados, Pays de la Loire and Loire-Atlantique. He was the chief executive of Presse-Océan from 1981 to 1993. He was the Minister of Veteran Affairs and War Victims from 1993 to 1995. He was a commander of the Legion of Honour and an officer of the National Order of Merit.
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Who was Philippe Mestre?
French politician and writer (1927–2017)
When was Philippe Mestre born?
Philippe Mestre was born on 23 August 1927 in Talmont.
When did Philippe Mestre die?
Philippe Mestre died on 25 April 2017 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Philippe Mestre's occupation?
Philippe Mestre was a politician, writer, official and prefect (France).
What nationality was Philippe Mestre?
Philippe Mestre was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philippe Mestre. https://biography.guide/philippe-mestre/
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