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Georges Villiers

French business owner, politician and trade unionist

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Georges Villiers was a French mining engineer who was mayor of Lyon during World War II (1939–45), then was deported to Dachau. After the war for many years he was head of the national employers association.

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Born
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Place of birth
Charbonnières-les-Bains wd
Died
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Place of death
16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
business executive, politician, trade unionist, engineer, French resistance fighter wd
Education
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1961–1962)
  • president (1946–1966)
  • mayor of Lyon (20 June 1941 – 31 December 1942)

Questions

When was Georges Villiers born?
Georges Villiers was born on 15 June 1899 in Charbonnières-les-Bains.
What positions has Georges Villiers held?
Positions held by Georges Villiers include: president (1961–1962); president (1946–1966); mayor of Lyon (1941–1942).
Where did Georges Villiers study?
Georges Villiers was educated at École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Georges Villiers · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3103613 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Rue Georges - Villiers-sur-Marne (FR94) - 2022-03-14 - 2.jpg by Chabe01 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Georges Villiers". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/georges-villiers. Retrieved 4 November 2026.

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