When was Pierre Marion born?

Pierre Marion was born on 24 January 1921 in Marseille.

What positions has Pierre Marion held?

Positions held by Pierre Marion include: president (1982–1986); Director of DGSE (1982–1982); director (1981–1982).

Where did Pierre Marion study?

Pierre Marion was educated at École polytechnique.

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Pierre Marion

French intelligence chief (1921–2010)

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Pierre Marion (24 January 1921 – 17 May 2010) was a French senior official, who was the first director of the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE – Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure) from 1981 to 1982, and its predecessor, the Service de Documentation Extérieure et de Contre-Espionnage (SDECE).

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Born: 24 January 1921 wd
Place of birth: Marseille wd
Died: 17 May 2010 wd
Place of death: Louviers wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: official, civil servant wd
Education: École polytechnique wd

Positions held wd

president (1982–1986)
Director of DGSE (2 April 1982 – 10 November 1982)
director (17 June 1981 – 2 April 1982)

About

Marion was born in Marseille, and entered the École Polytechnique at just 18 years of age. Following his education, he joined Air France where he held various management positions from 1956 to 1972. He then became managing director of aerospace manufacturer Aerospatiale's North American operations for ten years.

In 1981, Marion was asked by his friend, Charles Hernu (who had been made Minister of Defence in François Mitterrand's government), if he would become director of the SDECE, the French external intelligence agency. He agreed, and set about modernising the service, reducing its ties to the French military, and changing its name to DGSE. Marion clashed with Mitterrand over several issues, including the creation of an anti-terrorist cell operating from within the President's office, and in 1982 he was replaced by Admiral Pierre Lacoste.

Marion died in 2010 in Louviers.

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When was Pierre Marion born?: Pierre Marion was born on 24 January 1921 in Marseille.
What positions has Pierre Marion held?: Positions held by Pierre Marion include: president (1982–1986); Director of DGSE (1982–1982); director (1981–1982).
Where did Pierre Marion study?: Pierre Marion was educated at École polytechnique.

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