About René Haby
Lived 1919 – 2003 (aged 83). René Haby was a French politician, minister and geographer.
René Haby (9 October 1919, in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe – 6 February 2003) was a French politician. He had been a prisoner of war during World War II.
He was a member of the Union for French Democracy. From 28 May 1974 until 5 April 1978 he was Minister of National Education. A major reform instituted under Haby was the loi Haby that allowed students to take classes in what were called "regional languages", such as Corsican, at any stage in their education.
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Who was René Haby?
French politician (1919-2003)
When was René Haby born?
René Haby was born on 9 October 1919 in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe.
When did René Haby die?
René Haby died on 6 February 2003 in Paris.
What was René Haby's occupation?
René Haby was a politician, minister and geographer.
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René Haby was French.
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