Charles de Chambrun (1930–2010)

Charles de Chambrun (1930–2010) was a French politician.

Charles de Chambrun
Secretary of State to External trade
In office
1966–1967
PresidentCharles de Gaulle
Prime MinisterGeorges Pompidou
Personal details
Born(1930-06-16)16 June 1930
Paris, France
Died21 October 2010(2010-10-21) (aged 80)
Carthage, Tunisia
NationalityFrench
Political partyRPR
National Front
ParentsGilbert de Chambrun
RelativesPierre de Chambrun (paternal grandfather)
Charles de Chambrun (paternal great-uncle)

Early life

Charles de Chambrun was born on June 16, 1930 in Paris, France.[1][2] His father, Gilbert de Chambrun, was a politician. He was a direct descendant of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[2][3]

Career

De Chambrun served as Secretary of Foreign Trade from February 1966 to March 1967 under Prime Minister Georges Pompidou and President Charles de Gaulle.[2][3] He served as a member of the National Assembly from 1968 to 1972, representing Lozère.[2][3] After joining the National Front, he served again from 1986 to 1988, representing Gard.[2][3] He was elected as the mayor of Saint-Gilles in 1992.[2]

Death

De Chambrun died on October 21, 2010 in Tunis, Tunisia at the age of 80.[2][3]

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References
  1. "Charles Pineton de Chambrun". National Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. "Décès d'un ancien ministre de de Gaulle". Le Figaro (in French). November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  3. Roger, Patrick (October 26, 2010). "Charles de Chambrun, ancien député". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved August 6, 2016.


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