Émilien Lieutaud

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Émilien Lieutaud (born May 2, 1893 in Marseille , † July 26, 1971 in Le Bec-Thomas , Département Eure ) was a French politician . From 1948 to 1955 he was a member of the Senate .

After studying law, Lieutaud became a lawyer in Marseille in 1912. From 1914 to 1918 he took part in the First World War. He was seriously injured and suffered consequential damage. For his services he received the Croix de guerre award . He was also made a Knight of the Legion of Honor . After his return from the war, he gave up his profession as a lawyer and from then on worked in the private sector. From 1940 he was engaged in the Resistance . He was arrested and charged in 1941. However, he later participated in the resistance again. In 1948 the Gaullist was elected to the French Senate. However, he did not succeed in re-election in 1955. He then withdrew from politics. Lieutaud died on July 26, 1971 in Normandy .

Individual evidence

  1. Biography on the Senate website (French)