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Jean de Tinguy du Pouët
Born23 March 1875
Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée, France
Died5 December 1951
Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure Vendée, France
Alma materSciences Po
OccupationPolitician
ChildrenLionel de Tinguy du Pouët

Jean de Tinguy du Pouët (23 March 1875 - 5 December 1951) was a French politician.

Early life

Jean de Tinguy du Pouët was born on 23 March 1875 in Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée, France.[1][2] He graduated from Sciences Po and earned a doctorate in Laws in 1899.[1][2]

Tinguy served in the French Army during World War I, and he was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour for it.[1]

Career

Tinguy was the mayor of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure from 1901 to 1939.[1] He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Vendée from 1919 to 1942.[1]

Death

Tinguy died on 5 December 1951 in his hometown of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Jean du Tinguy du Pouët". National Assembly. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Jean de Tinguy Du Pouët (1875-1951)". Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved March 30, 2017.


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