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Christiane Papon

Christiane Papon

French politician (1924–2023)

Christiane Papon (3 September 1924 – 8 January 2023) was an Austrian-born French politician.

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Papon was born on 3 September 1924 in Vienna, Austria.[1] Papon was a member of the Rally for the Republic (RPR), and led its women's wing, Femme Avenir, from 1975 to 1988.[2][3] She was elected to the National Assembly in 1986 via proportional representation, as a member of the RFR from Val-de-Marne.[1] She represented Val-de-Marne's 1st constituency from 1988, and served until 1993.[1] While a member of the National Assembly, Papon also sat on the European Parliament, representing France from 1987 to 1989.[4]

Papon was designated commander of the Legion of Honor in 2000,[5][6] and awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit in 2008.[7]

Papon died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on 8 January 2023, at the age of 98.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Christiane Papon" (in French). National Assembly. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Archives association Femme Avenir (9 AF)" (in French). University of Angers. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  3. [3]
    Opello, Katherine A. R. (2006). Gender Quotas, Parity Reform, and Political Parties in France. Lexington Books. p. 129. ISBN 9780739108529.
  4. [4]
    "Christiane PAPON". European Parliament. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Légion d'honneur". Le Monde (in French). 16 July 2000. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. [6]
    "Légion d'honneur : les promus du 14 juillet 2000". La Croix (in French). 17 July 2000.
  7. [7]
    "Légion d'honneur: pour la première fois, les femmes à parité avec les hommes". La Dépêche du Midi (in French). 31 January 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2020.


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