# Jacques Viot

_French diplomat (1921-2012)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> S. E. Jacques Viot was a French academic and diplomat.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 August 1921 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bordeaux ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P19))
- **Died:** 4 July 2012 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P570))
- **Place of death:** 16th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P106))
- **Education:** Lycée Louis-le-Grand; Faculty of Arts of Paris; École nationale d'administration; École Normale Supérieure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1994–2004); president (1992–2006); Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom (1984–1986); Inspector general of Foreign affairs (27 October 1981 – 5 December 1984); Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars (1977–1979); ambassador of France to Canada (1972–1977); private secretary ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P39))
- **Awards:** Commander of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Ambassadeur de France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jacques Viot born?**  
Jacques Viot was born on 25 August 1921 in Bordeaux.

**What positions has Jacques Viot held?**  
Positions held by Jacques Viot include: president (1994–2004); president (1992–2006); Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom (1984–1986); Inspector general of Foreign affairs (1981–1984); Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars (1977–1979).

**Where did Jacques Viot study?**  
Jacques Viot was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Faculty of Arts of Paris, École nationale d'administration, École Normale Supérieure.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jacques Viot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Viot) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q18926851](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18926851) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Jacques Viot". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jacques-viot. Retrieved 14 November 2026.