Bernard Seillier
- August 2, 2024
- 83 years
About Bernard Seillier
Bernard Seillier, 83, French politician, senator (1989–2008).
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|Bernard Seillier (12 July 1941 – 2 August 2024) was a French government official and politician of the Movement for France (MPF).
Biography
Born in Saint-Céré on 12 July 1941, Seillier studied economic sciences at the École nationale d'administration. He entered civil servitude following his studies. He was married to Françoise Seillier [fr], who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1999. His daughter was married to the son of Philippe de Villiers. He was also the father of Bruno Seillier [fr], a screenwriter. From 1989 to 2008, he served in the Senate, where he sat in the European Democratic and Social Rally group.
Seillier died on 2 August 2024, at the age of 83.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which French commune was Bernard Seillier born?
- A.Paris
- B.Saint-Cérécorrect
- C.Marseille
- D.Lyon
Bernard Seillier was born in Saint-Céré on 12 July 1941.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What field of study did Bernard Seillier pursue at the École nationale d'administration?
- A.Philosophy
- B.Law
- C.Political science
- D.Economic sciencescorrect
Bernard Seillier studied economic sciences at the École nationale d'administration.
Source: Biography section
3.What was the political affiliation of Bernard Seillier?
- A.National Rally
- B.Socialist Party
- C.The Republicans
- D.Movement for Francecorrect
Bernard Seillier was a politician of the Movement for France (MPF).
Source: Biography introduction
4.During which years did Bernard Seillier serve as a senator?
- A.1989–2008correct
- B.1979–1998
- C.1994–2012
- D.1985–2005
Bernard Seillier served as a senator from 1989 to 2008.
Source: Biography section
5.Who was the spouse of Bernard Seillier?
- A.Françoise Seilliercorrect
- B.Sophie Seillier
- C.Anne Seillier
- D.Marie Seillier
Bernard Seillier was married to Françoise Seillier.
Source: Biography section
6.What was the professional role of Françoise Seillier from 1994 to 1999?
- A.Senator
- B.Minister of Finance
- C.Mayor
- D.Member of the European Parliamentcorrect
Françoise Seillier served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1999.
Source: Biography section
7.Bernard Seillier was the father of which professional?
- A.A journalist
- B.A screenwritercorrect
- C.A physician
- D.A judge
Bernard Seillier was the father of Bruno Seillier, who worked as a screenwriter.
Source: Biography section
8.To whose son was the daughter of Bernard Seillier married?
- A.Nicolas Sarkozy
- B.Philippe de Villierscorrect
- C.François Mitterrand
- D.Charles de Gaulle
The daughter of Bernard Seillier was married to the son of Philippe de Villiers.
Source: Biography section
9.In which group did Bernard Seillier sit while serving in the Senate?
- A.Union for a Popular Movement
- B.The Centrists
- C.Democratic Movement
- D.European Democratic and Social Rallycorrect
Bernard Seillier sat in the European Democratic and Social Rally group while in the Senate.
Source: Biography section
10.At what age did Bernard Seillier pass away?
- A.85
- B.83correct
- C.79
- D.81
Bernard Seillier died on 2 August 2024, at the age of 83.
Source: Biography section
11.On what date did Bernard Seillier die?
- A.12 July 2024
- B.2 August 2024correct
- C.15 September 2024
- D.20 January 2024
Bernard Seillier died on 2 August 2024.
Source: Biography section
12.What professional path did Bernard Seillier follow immediately after his university studies?
- A.Banking
- B.Academic teaching
- C.Civil servitudecorrect
- D.Journalism
Bernard Seillier entered civil servitude following his studies at the École nationale d'administration.
Source: Biography section
13.What was the birth date of Bernard Seillier?
- A.15 June 1940
- B.20 July 1942
- C.12 August 1941
- D.12 July 1941correct
Bernard Seillier was born on 12 July 1941.
Source: Biography section
14.What was the name of the son of Bernard Seillier?
- A.Philippe
- B.Brunocorrect
- C.Jean
- D.Pierre
Bernard Seillier was the father of Bruno Seillier.
Source: Biography section
15.Bernard Seillier held which political title during his career?
- A.President
- B.Senatorcorrect
- C.Prime Minister
- D.Mayor
Bernard Seillier served as a senator from 1989 to 2008.
Source: Biography introduction
16.Where did Bernard Seillier receive his education regarding economic sciences?
- A.École nationale d'administrationcorrect
- B.HEC Paris
- C.University of Paris
- D.Sciences Po
Bernard Seillier studied economic sciences at the École nationale d'administration.
Source: Biography section
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