# Jean-Paul Elkann

_French private banker (1921-1996)_

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> Jean-Paul Elkann was a French banker. He was president of Compagnie Financière Jean-Paul Elkann (CFJPE).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 December 1921 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P569))
- **Place of birth:** 9th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P19))
- **Died:** 23 November 1996 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P570))
- **Place of death:** Neuilly-sur-Seine ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P27))
- **Occupation:** banker ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P106))
- **Education:** Lycée Janson-de-Sailly; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; Columbia Business School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P69))
- **Spouse:** Carla Ovazza; Françoise Schuhl ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (1982–1992) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P39))
- **Awards:** Commander of the Legion of Honour; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jean-Paul Elkann born?**  
Jean-Paul Elkann was born on 28 December 1921 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.

**What positions has Jean-Paul Elkann held?**  
Positions held by Jean-Paul Elkann include: president (1982–1992).

**Where did Jean-Paul Elkann study?**  
Jean-Paul Elkann was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbia Business School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean-Paul Elkann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Elkann) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q17353173](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17353173) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

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