About René Ribière
Lived 1922 – 1998 (aged 76). René Ribière was a French politician and official.
René Ribière (21 January 1922 – 25 December 1998) was a French Gaullist politician. He took part in the last ever duel in France in 1967 and lost when he was lightly injured by Gaston Defferre, after Defferre insulted Ribière at the French parliament. Defferre yelled ‘Taisez-vous, abruti!‘ (‘Shut up, stupid!’) at Ribière following an argument in the French National Assembly. Ribière demanded an apology, Defferre refused, so Ribière demanded satisfaction by duel with small swords. René Ribière lost the duel, having been wounded twice. He escaped relatively uninjured, however.
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Who was René Ribière?
French politician (1922–1998)
When was René Ribière born?
René Ribière was born on 21 January 1922 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
When did René Ribière die?
René Ribière died on 25 December 1998 in Imola.
What was René Ribière's occupation?
René Ribière was a politician and official.
What nationality was René Ribière?
René Ribière was French.
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