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Roland Faure

1926 – 2023

French journalist

Journalist Media proprietor
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About Roland Faure

Lived 1926 – 2023 (aged 96). Roland Faure was a French journalist and media proprietor.

Roland Faure, born on October 10, 1926 in Montélimar (Drôme) and died on February 25, 2023 in Paris, was a French journalist, press magnate, and executive of audiovisual companies.

Biography Roland Faure founded the Journal français du Brésil in Rio de Janeiro (1952-1953), served as editor-in-chief of L'Aurore, and was director of de Versailles.

From 1979 to 1981, he was the director of information at Radio France. He then created and directed (CVS) from 1982 to 1986. As President-Director General of Radio France from 1986 to 1989, he co-created France Info in 1987 with Jérôme Bellay, replacing , the youth radio station of Radio France.

He was also a member of the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel from January 1989, when the institution was created, until January 1997.

Publications Brésil dernière heure, , 1954.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Editor-in-chief, Président-directeur général
Employers
L'Aurore, Radio France
Awards
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Medal of youth, sports and community involvement

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roland Faure?

French journalist (1926–2023)

When was Roland Faure born?

Roland Faure was born on 10 October 1926 in Montélimar.

When did Roland Faure die?

Roland Faure died on 25 February 2023 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Roland Faure's occupation?

Roland Faure was a journalist and media proprietor.

What nationality was Roland Faure?

Roland Faure was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roland Faure

· Wikidata: Q3440055

· DBpedia: Roland Faure

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