Vincent Delpuech

Vincent Delpuech
Born April 5, 1888
Port-de-Bouc, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Died March 9, 1966
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nationality French
Occupation Journalist, politician

Vincent Delpuech (1888-1966) was a French journalist and politician.

Early life

Vincent Delpuech was born on April 5, 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

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

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

Legacy

The Boulevard Vincent Delpuech in Marseille was named after him.

References

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