About René Puissesseau
Lived 1919 – 1970 (aged 50). René Puissesseau was a French journalist.
René Puissesseau (25 September 1919 – 7 July 1970, Siem Reap) was a French journalist and chief reporter working for the ORTF.
For a long time he headed the political service of France-Soir
In 1957, he received the Albert Londres Prize for his reportages compiled under the title Quelqu'un mourra ce soir aux Caraïbes, Éditions Gallimard.
He later participated in the famous television magazine Cinq colonnes à la une.
He died age 50 in Cambodia in the exercise of his duties, as did Raymond Meyer (26 years), cameraman. Alain Clément, the soundman, was the only member of the trio not to be victim of the bullets fired at their exit of the Angkor Vat temple.
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Who was René Puissesseau?
French journalist (1919-1970)
When was René Puissesseau born?
René Puissesseau was born on 25 September 1919 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
When did René Puissesseau die?
René Puissesseau died on 7 July 1970 in Angkor Wat.
What was René Puissesseau's occupation?
René Puissesseau was a journalist.
What nationality was René Puissesseau?
René Puissesseau was French.
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