When was Jacques Benoist-Méchin born?

Jacques Benoist-Méchin was born on 1 July 1901 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Jacques Benoist-Méchin held?

Positions held by Jacques Benoist-Méchin include: president (since 1976); secretary of state (1941–1942).

Where did Jacques Benoist-Méchin study?

Jacques Benoist-Méchin was educated at University of Paris.

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Jacques Benoist-Méchin

French far right politician and writer (1901-1983)

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Jacques Michel Gabriel Paul Benoist-Méchin was a French far right politician and writer. He was born and died in Paris. Well known as a journalist, he later became prominent for his collaborationism under the Vichy regime. After his conviction in 1947 and release in 1954, in the second part of his life he became a historian, with a focus on the Arab world, and in 1981 won the Prix Broquette-Gonin.

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Born: 1 July 1901 wd
Place of birth: 17th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 24 February 1983 wd
Place of death: 18th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, musicologist, historian, translator, military historian wd
Political party: French Popular Party wd
Education: University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (since 1976)
secretary of state (9 June 1941 – 26 September 1942)

Awards wd

Broquette-Gonin prize (1981)
Order of the Francisque
Prix Fabien (1976)

Questions

When was Jacques Benoist-Méchin born?: Jacques Benoist-Méchin was born on 1 July 1901 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Jacques Benoist-Méchin held?: Positions held by Jacques Benoist-Méchin include: president (since 1976); secretary of state (1941–1942).
Where did Jacques Benoist-Méchin study?: Jacques Benoist-Méchin was educated at University of Paris.

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