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Léon Meyer

French politician (1868-1948) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

Léon Meyer was a French freight broker and Radical politician from the port city of Le Havre. He was mayor of Le Havre from 1919 to 1941, and a national deputy from 1923 to 1941. He was Minister of Merchant Marine in 1932-33.

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Legion of Honour
Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit
Officier de l'Instruction publique

About this person

As a Jew he was removed from office during World War II (1939-45), and in 1944 was deported and spent 17 months in concentration camps.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1948 · aged 79