# Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps

_French official (1937–2019)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps was a French executive in the entertainment industry.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 April 1937 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P569))
- **Place of birth:** 14th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P19))
- **Died:** 15 January 2019 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P570))
- **Place of death:** 15th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P27))
- **Occupation:** official; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P106))
- **Education:** École nationale d'administration; Paris Institute of Political Studies ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P69))
- **Spouse:** Annik Beauchamps; Geneviève Gouyou-Beauchamps ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (1996–1999); director general (1994–1996); Prefect of Ardèche (1976–1977); Spokesman of the Presidency of the French Republic (1974–1976) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683#P166))

## Questions

**When was Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps born?**  
Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps was born on 25 April 1937 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

**What positions has Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps held?**  
Positions held by Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps include: president (1996–1999); director general (1994–1996); Prefect of Ardèche (1976–1977); Spokesman of the Presidency of the French Republic (1974–1976).

**Where did Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps study?**  
Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps was educated at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Gouyou-Beauchamps) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3570683](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3570683) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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