Alain Peyrefitte
French politician and Justice Minister
Born
August 26th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
November 27th, 1999
25 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as Minister of Justice in France and was a prominent scholar in French law and governance. Authored several works on politics and legal theory, contributing to discussions on French society and governance. Engaged in political debates and played a role in shaping legal reforms during the post-war period.
Served as Minister of Justice from 1962 to 1966
Authored the book 'Le Mal Français'
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