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Gaston Palewski

French diplomat (1901-1984) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83

Gaston Palewski, a French politician, was a close associate of Charles de Gaulle during and after World War II. He is also remembered as the lover of the English novelist Nancy Mitford, and appears in a fictionalised form in two of her novels.

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Awards

Marcel Pollitzer Prize1990
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1964
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Companion of the Liberation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

About this person

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1984 · aged 83