Christiane Papon
Appearance
Christiane Papon (born 3 September 1924) is an Austrian-born French politician.
Papon was born on 3 September 1924 in Vienna, Austria.[1] Papon was a member of the Rally for the Republic (RFR), 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]
References
- ^ a b c "Christiane Papon" (in French). National Assembly. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Archives association Femme Avenir (9 AF)" (in French). University of Angers. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ Opello, Katherine A. R. (2006). Gender Quotas, Parity Reform, and Political Parties in France. Lexington Books. p. 129. ISBN 9780739108529.
- ^ "Christiane PAPON". European Parliament. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Légion d'honneur". Le Monde (in French). 16 July 2000. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Légion d'honneur : les promus du 14 juillet 2000". La Croix (in French). 17 July 2000.
- ^ "Légion d'honneur: pour la première fois, les femmes à parité avec les hommes". La Depeche (in French). 31 January 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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- 1924 births
- Living people
- Austrian emigrants to France
- Rally for the Republic MEPs
- Women members of the National Assembly (France)
- Deputies of the 8th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- Deputies of the 9th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
- MEPs for France 1984–1989
- Women MEPs for France
- Politicians from Vienna
- People from Val-de-Marne
- Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur
- Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (France)
- French MEP stubs
- Rally for the Republic politician stubs