When was André Damien born?

André Damien was born on 10 July 1930 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has André Damien held?

Positions held by André Damien include: Councillor of State (1981–1987); president (1979–1981); member of the general council (1979–1998); Mayor of Versailles (1977–1995); Bâtonnier (1973–1976).

Where did André Damien study?

André Damien was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics, Panthéon-Assas University Paris.

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André Damien

French politician, writer and lawyer (1930–2019)

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André Damien (10 July 1930 – 5 March 2019) was a French lawyer and politician who served as the head of the French Bar Association.

Quick facts

Born: 10 July 1930 wd
Place of birth: 12th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 5 March 2019 wd
Place of death: Versailles wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, writer wd
Political party: Union for French Democracy wd
Education: Paris Faculty of Law and Economics, Panthéon-Assas University Paris wd

Positions held wd

Councillor of State (1981–1987)
president (1979–1981)
member of the general council (1979–1998)
Mayor of Versailles (1977–1995)
Bâtonnier (1973–1976)
Bâtonnier (1969–1971)

Awards wd

Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Commander of the National Order of Merit
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (2002)
Combatant's Cross
Medal of youth, sports and community involvement
Médaille d'honneur de l'administration pénitentiaire
Order of Pius IX
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit

About

A Supreme Court Justice of France from 1981 until 1997, he also served as Mayor of Versailles as well as being elected a Deputy in the National Assembly.

Damien authored numerous works on legal and historical matters.

Damien died on 5 March 2019 at the age of 88.

Questions

When was André Damien born?: André Damien was born on 10 July 1930 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has André Damien held?: Positions held by André Damien include: Councillor of State (1981–1987); president (1979–1981); member of the general council (1979–1998); Mayor of Versailles (1977–1995); Bâtonnier (1973–1976).
Where did André Damien study?: André Damien was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics, Panthéon-Assas University Paris.

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