Jean-François Deniau

French politician, diplomat and author (1928–2007)
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Jean-François Deniau

Summary

Jean-François Deniau is a human[1]. He was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 31, 1928[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 24, 2007[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and inspecteur des finances[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean-François Deniau was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-François Deniau died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-François Deniau was born on October 31, 1928[3].
  • Jean-François Deniau died on January 24, 2007[5].
  • Jean-François Deniau was married to Marie Dabadie[12].
  • A child of Jean-François Deniau was Grégoire Deniau[13].
  • Jean-François Deniau held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Jean-François Deniau's native language[15].
  • Jean-François Deniau's professions included journalist[6].
  • Jean-François Deniau worked as a politician[7].
  • Jean-François Deniau worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Jean-François Deniau's professions included writer[9].
  • Jean-François Deniau's professions included inspecteur des finances[10].
  • Jean-François Deniau worked as a minister[16].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of ambassador of France to Spain[18].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of member of the French National Assembly[19].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of member of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of member of the French National Assembly[21].
  • Jean-François Deniau held the position of ambassador[22].
  • Jean-François Deniau was employed by Inspection générale des finances[23].
  • Jean-François Deniau's education included a stint at École nationale d'administration[24].
  • Jean-François Deniau's education included a stint at Sciences Po[25].
  • Jean-François Deniau was educated at Lycée Pasteur[26].
  • Jean-François Deniau was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-François Deniau's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 31, 1928[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at École nationale d'administration[24], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31]; Sciences Po[25], a public university[32], in France[33], founded in 1872[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; Lycée Pasteur[26], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38]; and Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[27], an educational facility[39], in France[40], founded in 1968[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], inspecteur des finances[10], and minister[16]. Among Jean-François Deniau's employers was Inspection générale des finances[23]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[17], a position[42], in France[43], founded in 1789[44]; ambassador of France to Spain[18], a position[45], in Spain[46]; ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[47]; Member of the European Parliament[48], a member of parliament[49], founded in 1979[50]; European Commissioner for External Relations[51], a position[52]; and seat 36 of the Académie française[53], a seat of a scientific academy[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[56], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[57], prix Renaissance des lettres[58], Concours général[59], and Cross for Military Valour[60].

Personal Life

Among Jean-François Deniau's spouses was Marie Dabadie[12]. A child of him was Grégoire Deniau[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[61]. Political affiliations include Union for French Democracy[62], a political party[63], in France[64], founded in 1978[65], headquartered in Paris[66]; French Republican Party[67], a political party[68], in France[69], founded in 1977[70]; and Independent Republicans[71], a political party[72], in France[73], founded in 1966[74], headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon[75].

Death and Burial

Jean-François Deniau died on January 24, 2007[5]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-François Deniau has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Deniau born?

Jean-François Deniau was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-François Deniau die?

Jean-François Deniau died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean-François Deniau married to?

Jean-François Deniau's spouses include Marie Dabadie[12].

What did Jean-François Deniau do for work?

Jean-François Deniau worked as journalist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and inspecteur des finances[10].

Where did Jean-François Deniau go to school?

Jean-François Deniau was educated at École nationale d'administration[24], Sciences Po[25], Lycée Pasteur[26], and Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[27].

What awards did Jean-François Deniau receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[56], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[57], and prix Renaissance des lettres[58].

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