About Pierre Gensous
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 92). Pierre Gensous was a French politician, trade unionist and union member.
Pierre Gensous (25 July 1925 – 2 December 2017) was a French trade unionist.
Born in Mont-de-Marsan, Gensous became a metalworker, and joined his trade union. In 1945, he also joined the French Communist Party (PCF).
In 1953, Gensous was sacked for taking part in a strike, and was out of work for about a year. He finally found employment, and then in 1954 won election as general secretary of the French Metalworkers' Federation, an affiliate of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT).
From 1970, Gensous served on the executive of the PCF.
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Who was Pierre Gensous?
French politician (1925-2017)
When was Pierre Gensous born?
Pierre Gensous was born on 25 July 1925 in Mont-de-Marsan.
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Pierre Gensous died on 2 December 2017 in Bayonne.
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Pierre Gensous was a politician, trade unionist and union member.
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Pierre Gensous was French.
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