Louis Besson
Louis Besson (born 6 May 1937 in Barby, Savoie, France) is a French politician and member of the French Socialist Party. He served several terms in the National Assembly, and was the Minister for Housing and Transportation from December 11, 1990 - May 15, 1991.[1][2] He is particularly known for his support for the protection of agriculture in natural mountain areas.[3]
Louis Besson | |
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 Louis Besson in 2004 | |
| Secretary of State for Housing | |
| In office 4 June 1997 – 27 March 2001 | |
| President | Jacques Chirac |
| Prime Minister | Lionel Jospin |
| Preceded by | Pierre-André Périssol |
| Succeeded by | Marie-Noëlle Lienemann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1937 Barby, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Grenoble Institute of Political Studies |
References
- Le stationnement des gens du voyage
- Michel Germain, Personnages illustres des Savoie, Autre Vue, 2007, 619 p. (ISBN 978-2-9156-8815-3), p. 81.
- Michel Chevalier, "La 'Loi Montagn' et sa mise en œuvre (1981-1988)" Annales de Géographie, vol. 98, no 545, 1989, p. 87 .
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