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Vincent Delpuech

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Vincent Delpuech
Born5 April 1888
Port-de-Bouc, France
Died9 March 1966 (1966-03-10) (aged 77)
Marseille, France
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Journalist, politician

Vincent Delpuech (5 April 1888 – 9 March 1966) was a French journalist and politician.

Early life

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Vincent Delpuech was born on 5 April 1888 in Port-de-Bouc, a village in Provence, Southern France.[1] He was educated in Marseille.[1]

During World War I, he served in the Troupes coloniales.[1]

Career

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Delpuech started his career as a parliamentary assistant for Frédéric Chevillon.[1] After the latter was killed in the war, Delpuech worked as a parliamentary assistant to Benoît Bergeon.[1]

He served as a member of the French Senate from 1938 to 1945.[1] He was re-elected in 1955, up until 1966.[1]

Death

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He died on 9 March 1966 in Marseille.[1]

Legacy

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The Boulevard Vincent Delpuech in Marseille was named after him.

References

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