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Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie

Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie

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Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie (December 25, 1924 – December 2, 1991) was an Ambassador of France, author and promoter of the Arts.

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The son of Roland de Margerie, French Ambassador to Spain, the Holy See and Germany, grandson of Pierre de Margerie, ambassador to Belgium and Germany and cousin of the geologist, Emmanuel de Margerie,[2] he studied at the universities of Aurore in Shangaï and the Sorbonne, graduating with degrees from Sciences Po and ENA.

De Margerie joined the Quai d'Orsay, serving as Head of European Affairs, before postings as:

As founding director of Musées de France, he helped in the creation of the Musée d'Orsay. He also served as chairman of Christie's in Europe and president of World Monuments Fund (France) until his death in 1991.[3]

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  1. [1]
    www.banque-hottinguer.com
  2. [2]
    www.larousse.fr
  3. [3]
    www.nytimes.com
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