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Jean Kahn

French Jewish community leader · France · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1929 to 2013 · aged 84

Jean Salomon Kahn was a French Jewish community leader, human rights activist, and lawyer. Kahn served as the President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) from 1989 to 1995, as well as the CRIF's vice president from 1983 to 1985.

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Commander of the National Order of Merit
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honorary Doctorate of Haifa University

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He later served as the President of the European Jewish Congress and the Vice President of the World Jewish Congress. Kahn also headed the Central Consistory of France from 1995 to 2008.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2013 · aged 84