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Roger Houdet

1899 – 1987

French politician

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About Roger Houdet

Lived 1899 – 1987 (aged 88). Roger Houdet was a French engineer and politician.

Roger Houdet (14 June 1899 – 25 August 1987) was a French engineer and politician.

From 1966 to 1969 he was a Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for France. From 1952 to 1959 he was a Senator for Seine-Maritime in the Fourth Republic. The highest position he held was Minister of Agriculture, which he held in numerous governments from 1953 to 1955 and from 1958 to 1959.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1899, Angers
Birth century
19th century
Died
25 August 1987, Ballainvilliers
Occupation
Engineer, politician
Nationality
France
Education
Supélec, Institut national agronomique, École nationale du génie rural
Positions held
Senator of the Community, Minister of Agriculture of France, Mayor of Luneray, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Awards
Resistance Medal; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Officier d'académie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Houdet?

French politician (1899–1987)

When was Roger Houdet born?

Roger Houdet was born on 14 June 1899 in Angers.

When did Roger Houdet die?

Roger Houdet died on 25 August 1987 in Ballainvilliers.

What was Roger Houdet's occupation?

Roger Houdet was an engineer and politician.

What nationality was Roger Houdet?

Roger Houdet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Houdet

· Wikidata: Q3439086

· DBpedia: Roger Houdet

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