# Henri Froment-Meurice

_French diplomat (1923–2018)_

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> Henri Froment-Meurice was a French diplomat and the author of several books. He served as the French Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1979 to 1982. Later he was the French ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 June 1923 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P569))
- **Place of birth:** 8th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P19))
- **Died:** 1 July 2018 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P570))
- **Place of death:** 16th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P106))
- **Political party:** Union for French Democracy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P102))
- **Education:** École nationale d'administration; Faculty of Arts of Paris; École Libre des Sciences Politiques ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P69))
- **Spouse:** Gabrielle Froment-Meurice ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (2014–2018); ambassador of France to West Germany (1981–1983); ambassador of France to the Soviet Union (1979–1981) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P39))
- **Awards:** Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Paul Flat Prize ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011#P166))

## Questions

**When was Henri Froment-Meurice born?**  
Henri Froment-Meurice was born on 5 June 1923 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

**What positions has Henri Froment-Meurice held?**  
Positions held by Henri Froment-Meurice include: president (2014–2018); ambassador of France to West Germany (1981–1983); ambassador of France to the Soviet Union (1979–1981).

**Where did Henri Froment-Meurice study?**  
Henri Froment-Meurice was educated at École nationale d'administration, Faculty of Arts of Paris, École Libre des Sciences Politiques.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Henri Froment-Meurice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Froment-Meurice) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4493011](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4493011) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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