Charles de Chambrun (1930–2010) was a French politician.
Early life
Charles de Chambrun was born on June 16, 1930, in Paris, France.[1][2] His grandfather Pierre de Chambrun and uncle, Gilbert de Chambrun, were politicians. 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]
References
- ^ "Charles Pineton de Chambrun". National Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Décès d'un ancien ministre de de Gaulle". Le Figaro (in French). November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Roger, Patrick (October 26, 2010). "Charles de Chambrun, ancien député". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved August 6, 2016.
