When was Jean Guéguinou born?

Jean Guéguinou was born on 17 October 1941 in Carhaix-Plouguer.

What positions has Jean Guéguinou held?

Positions held by Jean Guéguinou include: president (2009–2021); president (2006–2011); ambassador of France to UNESCO (2000–2006); ambassador of France to the Holy See (1998–2000); Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom (1993–1998).

Where did Jean Guéguinou study?

Jean Guéguinou was educated at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies.

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Jean Guéguinou

French diplomat (1941–2021)

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Jean Guéguinou was a French diplomat, who served as ambassador to Czechoslovakia (1990–1993), the United Kingdom (1993–1998), and the Vatican City (1993–1998). Guéguinou also served as Consul-General in Jerusalem from 1982 to 1986 and as France's permanent representative to UNESCO from 2000 to 2006.

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Born: 17 October 1941 wd
Place of birth: Carhaix-Plouguer wd
Died: 21 June 2021 wd
Place of death: 15th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: diplomat wd
Education: École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies wd
Spouse: Luc Bouniol-Laffont wd

Positions held wd

president (2009–2021)
president (2006–2011)
ambassador of France to UNESCO (2000–2006)
ambassador of France to the Holy See (1998–2000)
Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom (1993–1998)
president (1991–2013)
ambassador of France to Czechoslovakia (1990–1993)
Consul General of France in Jerusalem (1982–1986)
president (until 2021)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the National Order of Merit (1995)
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎
Ambassadeur de France (2000)

Questions

When was Jean Guéguinou born?: Jean Guéguinou was born on 17 October 1941 in Carhaix-Plouguer.
What positions has Jean Guéguinou held?: Positions held by Jean Guéguinou include: president (2009–2021); president (2006–2011); ambassador of France to UNESCO (2000–2006); ambassador of France to the Holy See (1998–2000); Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom (1993–1998).
Where did Jean Guéguinou study?: Jean Guéguinou was educated at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies.

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