Charles de Chambrun (politician, born 1930)

Charles de Chambrun (1930–2010) was a French politician.

Charles de Chambrun
Secretary of State to External trade
In office
1966–1967
PresidentCharles de Gaulle
Prime MinisterGeorges Pompidou
Personal details
Born(1930-06-16)16 June 1930
Paris, France
Died21 October 2010(2010-10-21) (aged 80)
Carthage, Tunisia
Political partyRPR
National Front
RelativesPierre de Chambrun (paternal grandfather)
Gilbert de Chambrun (uncle)
Charles de Chambrun (paternal great-uncle)

Early life

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Charles de Chambrun was born on June 16, 1930, in Paris, France.[1][2] His grandfather Pierre de Chambrun and uncle, Gilbert de Chambrun, were politicians. He was a direct descendant of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[2][3]

Career

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De Chambrun served as Secretary of Foreign Trade from February 1966 to March 1967 under Prime Minister Georges Pompidou and President Charles de Gaulle.[2][3] He served as a member of the National Assembly from 1968 to 1972, representing Lozère.[2][3] After joining the National Front, he served again from 1986 to 1988, representing Gard.[2][3] He was elected as the mayor of Saint-Gilles in 1992.[2]

Death

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De Chambrun died on October 21, 2010, in Tunis, Tunisia at the age of 80.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Pineton de Chambrun". National Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Décès d'un ancien ministre de de Gaulle". Le Figaro (in French). November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e Roger, Patrick (October 26, 2010). "Charles de Chambrun, ancien député". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved August 6, 2016.