André Postel-Vinay

French civil servant (1911-2007)
Person human Q2848469
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André Postel-Vinay

Summary

André Postel-Vinay is a human[1]. Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1911[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 11, 2007[5]. He worked as a French resistance fighter[6] and official[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], André Postel-Vinay…
  • André Postel-Vinay died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • André Postel-Vinay was born on June 4, 1911[3].
  • André Postel-Vinay died on February 11, 2007[5].
  • André Postel-Vinay is buried at Parnes[8].
  • Among André Postel-Vinay's spouses was Anise Postel-Vinay[9].
  • A child of André Postel-Vinay was Claire Andrieu[10].
  • A child of André Postel-Vinay was Olivier Postel-Vinay[11].
  • A child of André Postel-Vinay was Daniel Postel-Vinay[12].
  • André Postel-Vinay held citizenship in France[13].
  • André Postel-Vinay worked as a French resistance fighter[6].
  • André Postel-Vinay worked as an official[7].
  • André Postel-Vinay held the position of chief executive officer[14].
  • André Postel-Vinay held the position of chief executive officer[15].
  • André Postel-Vinay held the position of president[16].
  • André Postel-Vinay held the position of secretary of state[17].
  • André Postel-Vinay held the position of Inspector general of Finances[18].
  • André Postel-Vinay was employed by École Libre des Sciences Politiques[19].
  • André Postel-Vinay was educated at Paris Law Faculty[20].
  • André Postel-Vinay was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].
  • André Postel-Vinay received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • André Postel-Vinay received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23].
  • André Postel-Vinay received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • André Postel-Vinay received the Companion of the Liberation[25].
  • André Postel-Vinay received the Commander of the National Order of the Lion[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], André Postel-Vinay… he was born on June 4, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at Paris Law Faculty[20], a faculty[27], in France[28] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21], an academic institution[29], in France[30], founded in 1872[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include French resistance fighter[6] and official[7]. Among André Postel-Vinay's employers was École Libre des Sciences Politiques[19]. Positions held include chief executive officer[14], a corporate title[32]; president[16], a position[33]; secretary of state[17], a position[34], in France[35]; and Inspector general of Finances[18], a position[36], in France[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23], a courage award[40], in France[41], founded in 1939[42]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Companion of the Liberation[25], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Commander of the National Order of the Lion[26]; and National Order of Madagascar[47], an order[48], in Madagascar[49], founded in 1958[50].

Personal Life

André Postel-Vinay was married to Anise Postel-Vinay[9]. Children include Claire Andrieu[10], a historian[51], b. 1952[52], of France[53], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], specialised in late modern period[55]; Olivier Postel-Vinay[11], a journalist[56], b. 1948[57], of France[58]; and Daniel Postel-Vinay[12], an administrateur civil (France)[59], b. 1949[60], of France[61].

Death and Burial

André Postel-Vinay died on February 11, 2007[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Parnes[8].

FAQs

Where was André Postel-Vinay born?

André Postel-Vinay's place of birth was 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did André Postel-Vinay die?

André Postel-Vinay died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was André Postel-Vinay married to?

André Postel-Vinay's spouses include Anise Postel-Vinay[9].

What did André Postel-Vinay do for work?

André Postel-Vinay worked as French resistance fighter[6] and official[7].

Where did André Postel-Vinay go to school?

André Postel-Vinay was educated at Paris Law Faculty[20] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].

What awards did André Postel-Vinay receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], and Companion of the Liberation[25].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation French resistance fighter, official
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  2. 4w ago · LBaratte · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict World War II
    Spouse Anise Postel-Vinay
    Sex or gender male
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