Lucien-Rene Duchesne
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Lucien-Rene Duchesne (9 March 1908, in Paris (15th arrondissement) — 14 October 1984, Le Chesnay), was mayor of la Celle-Saint-Cloud (Yvelines) from 1959 to 1981.
Biography[]
2nd world war
Made prisoner of war by the Nazis, then he was deported in a German camp during the Second World War (1939–45).
Political life
He was elected city mayor of la Celle Saint-Cloud (Yvelines, France) from 1959 to 1981.
Decorations
- Legion d'honneur
- Palmes academiques
Memorial
After his death some places were named:
- Avenue Lucien-Rene Duchesne (La-Celle-Saint-Cloud)
- Lycee Lucien-Rene Duchesne (49 avenue Maurice de Hirsch, 78170 La Celle Saint Cloud)
- Stadium Lucien-Rene Duchesne (La-Celle-Saint-Cloud)
See also[]
Categories:
- 1908 births
- 1984 deaths
- Politicians from Paris
- French prisoners of war in World War II
- French politicians
- Officers of the National Order of Merit (France)
- World War II prisoners of war held by Germany