About Robert Vigouroux
Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 94). Robert Vigouroux was a French politician and neurosurgeon.
Robert Vigouroux (; 21 March 1923 – 9 July 2017) was a French politician and writer. He was the Mayor of Marseille (the second largest city in France) from 1986 to 1995, and a French Senator for the Bouches-du-Rhône from 1989 to 1998.
Biography Robert Vigouroux was born in Paris. In 1942, he moved to Marseilles to work as a doctor in hospitals. He was elected as Mayor of Marseille in 1986, and as Senator in 1989. He later published two volumes of poetry under the pen name of Stépan Alexis, and later essays, novels, volumes of paintings and photographs in his real name.
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Who was Robert Vigouroux?
Mayor of Marseille and French Senator (1923-2017)
When was Robert Vigouroux born?
Robert Vigouroux was born on 21 March 1923 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Robert Vigouroux die?
Robert Vigouroux died on 9 July 2017 in Gardanne.
What was Robert Vigouroux's occupation?
Robert Vigouroux was a politician and neurosurgeon.
What nationality was Robert Vigouroux?
Robert Vigouroux was French.
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