Gaston Defferre

French politician (1910–1986)
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Gaston Defferre

Summary

Gaston Defferre is a human[1]. Born in Marsillargues[2], he… he was born on +1910-09-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Marseille[4]. He died on +1986-05-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gaston Defferre's place of birth was Marsillargues[2].
  • Gaston Defferre passed away in Marseille[4].
  • Gaston Defferre was born on +1910-09-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gaston Defferre died on +1986-05-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Pierre Cemetery[11].
  • Gaston Defferre's father was Paul Defferre[12].
  • Gaston Defferre's mother was Suzanne Causse[13].
  • Among Gaston Defferre's spouses was Edmonde Charles-Roux[14].
  • Gaston Defferre was married to Andrée Defferre-Aboulker[15].
  • Gaston Defferre held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Gaston Defferre's native language[17].
  • Gaston Defferre's professions included politician[6].
  • Gaston Defferre worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Gaston Defferre's professions included French resistance fighter[8].
  • Gaston Defferre's professions included jurist[9].
  • Gaston Defferre's field of work was political science[18].
  • Gaston Defferre's field of work was politics[19].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[21].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of mayor of Marseille[22].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of Senator of the French Fifth Republic[23].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of senator of the Community[24].
  • Gaston Defferre held the position of Minister of the Interior of France[25].
  • Gaston Defferre was educated at Aix-Marseille University[26].
  • Gaston Defferre's education included a stint at Paul Cézanne University[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaston Defferre's place of birth was Marsillargues[2]. He was born on +1910-09-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Paul Defferre[12]. His mother was Suzanne Causse[13]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Aix-Marseille University[26], a public research university[28], in France[29], founded in 2012[30], headquartered in Marseille[31] and Paul Cézanne University[27], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1973[34], headquartered in Aix-en-Provence[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and jurist[9]. Fields of work include political science[18], an academic major[36] and politics[19], an academic discipline[37]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[20], a position[38], in France[39], founded in 1789[40]; mayor of Marseille[22]; Senator of the French Fifth Republic[23], a position[41], in France[42]; senator of the Community[24], a position[43], in France[44]; Minister of the Interior of France[25], a position[45], in France[46]; and interior minister[47], a position[48].

Recognition

Gaston Defferre received the Resistance Medal[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edmonde Charles-Roux[14], a writer[50], 1920–2016[51], of France[52], awarded the Prix Goncourt[53], specialised in creative and professional writing[54] and Andrée Defferre-Aboulker[15], a politician[55], 1912–1993[56], of France[57], awarded the Resistance Medal[58]. Political affiliations include Socialist Party[59], a political party[60], in France[61], founded in 1969[62], headquartered in rue de Solférino[63] and French Section of the Workers' International[64], a political party[65], in France[66], founded in 1905[67], headquartered in Paris[68].

Death and Burial

Gaston Defferre died on +1986-05-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Marseille[4]. Burial took place at Saint Pierre Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gaston Defferre include Loi Cadre[69], a French law[70].

Why It Matters

Gaston Defferre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Loi Cadre[69], a French law[70].

FAQs

Where was Gaston Defferre born?

Gaston Defferre's place of birth was Marsillargues[2].

Where did Gaston Defferre die?

Gaston Defferre died in Marseille[4].

Who were Gaston Defferre's parents?

Gaston Defferre's father was Paul Defferre[12]. Gaston Defferre's mother was Suzanne Causse[13].

Who was Gaston Defferre married to?

Gaston Defferre's spouses include Edmonde Charles-Roux[14] and Andrée Defferre-Aboulker[15].

What did Gaston Defferre do for work?

Gaston Defferre worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Gaston Defferre go to school?

Gaston Defferre was educated at Aix-Marseille University[26] and Paul Cézanne University[27].

What awards did Gaston Defferre receive?

Honors received include Resistance Medal[49].

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