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Léon Jouhaux

French trade unionist (1879–1954)

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Léon Jouhaux was a French trade union leader who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1951.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
15th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died
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Place of death
12th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
trade unionist wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1947–1954)
  • president of the Economic, social and Environmental Council (1947–1954)
  • general secretary of the General Confederation of Labour (1909–1947)

Awards wd

  • Nobel Peace Prize (1951)
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour (1947)
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour (1945)

Questions

When was Léon Jouhaux born?
Léon Jouhaux was born on 1 July 1879 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Léon Jouhaux held?
Positions held by Léon Jouhaux include: president (1947–1954); president of the Economic, social and Environmental Council (1947–1954); general secretary of the General Confederation of Labour (1909–1947).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Léon Jouhaux · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q155415 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Léon Jouhaux nobel.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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