Jean de Tinguy du Pouët
Jean de Tinguy du Pouët (23 March 1875 - 5 December 1951) was a French politician.
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| Born | 23 March 1875 Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée, France |
| Died | 5 December 1951 Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure Vendée, France |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Children | Lionel de Tinguy du Pouët |
Early life
Jean de Tinguy du Pouët was born on 23 March 1875 in Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée, France.[1][2] He graduated from Sciences Po and earned a doctorate in Laws in 1899.[1][2]
Tinguy served in the French Army during World War I, and he was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour for it.[1]
Career
Tinguy was the mayor of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure from 1901 to 1939.[1] He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Vendée from 1919 to 1942.[1]
Death
Tinguy died on 5 December 1951 in his hometown of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure.[1][2]
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References
- "Jean du Tinguy du Pouët". National Assembly. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- "Jean de Tinguy Du Pouët (1875-1951)". Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
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