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Émilien Amaury

French publishing magnate (1909-1977) · France · On the map · Journalists · Died at 67

Émilien Amaury was a French publishing magnate whose company now organises the Tour de France. He worked with Philippe Pétain, head of the French government in Vichy France during the Second World War, but used his position to find paper and other materials for the French Resistance.

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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour1967
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Croix de guerre 1939-1945

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His links with Jacques Goddet, the organiser of the Tour de France, led to a publishing empire that included the daily sports paper, L'Équipe. Amaury died after falling from his horse; his will led to six years of legal debate.

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Country
France
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1977 · aged 67