François Roussely
- January 11, 2023
- 78 years
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François Roussely, 78, French government official and magistrate, president of Électricité de France (1998–2004).
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|François Roussely (9 January 1945 – 11 January 2023) was a French government official and magistrate.
Biography
After his studies at the École nationale d'administration, Roussely became an auditor in 1978 and subsequently became a referendum advisor at the Cour des Comptes in 1982 in the cabinet of Minister of the Interior Gaston Defferre. He held various positions in Defferre's successor, Pierre Joxe's cabinet as well, including his service as Chief Executive Officer of the Directorate General of National Police [fr] from 1989 to 1991 and as Secretary-General for the Administration of the Ministry of Armed Forces from 1991 to 1997. Additionally, he served on the nuclear energy committee of the French Atomic Energy Commission from 1991 to 1997 and was director of the civil and military cabinet of Defense Minister Alain Richard from 1997 to 1998.
From 1998 to 2004, Roussely was president of Électricité de France and was later CEO of Credit Suisse in France until 2009. He also served as Vice-President of Credit Suisse in Europe.
Roussely died on 11 January 2023, at the age of 78.
Decorations
- Commander of the Legion of Honour (2012)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
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1.In which year did François Roussely die?
- A.2016
- B.2010
- C.2014
- D.2023correct
François Roussely died in 2023.
Source: Profile: year of death: ": age at death 78. Archive record: occupation government official and magistrate. Archive record: nationality French. Archive record: date of death 11 January 2023."
2.How old was François Roussely when they died?
- A.70
- B.73
- C.78correct
- D.67
François Roussely was 78 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "of the Legion of Honour (2012) == References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1945. Archive record: age at death 78. Archive recor
3.In which year was François Roussely born?
- A.1933
- B.1939
- C.1945correct
- D.1936
François Roussely was born in 1945.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "78. == Decorations == Commander of the Legion of Honour (2012) == References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1945. Archive recor
4.In which month did François Roussely die?
- A.March
- B.Januarycorrect
- C.April
- D.February
François Roussely died in January.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "e record: age at death 78. Archive record: occupation government official and magistrate. Archive record: nationality French. Archive record: date of death 11
5.On which day of the month did François Roussely die?
- A.11correct
- B.13
- C.12
- D.10
François Roussely died on day 11 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "hive record: age at death 78. Archive record: occupation government official and magistrate. Archive record: nationality French. Archive record: date of death
6.In which field was François Roussely known?
- A.architect
- B.chemist
- C.novelist
- D.government official and magistratecorrect
The biography describes François Roussely as a government official and magistrate.
Source: Profile: occupation: "2) == References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1945. Archive record: age at death 78. Archive record: occupation government offic
7.What nationality was François Roussely?
- A.Argentine
- B.American
- C.Australian
- D.Frenchcorrect
François Roussely is recorded as French.
Source: Profile: nationality: "hive record: year of birth 1945. Archive record: age at death 78. Archive record: occupation government official and magistrate. Archive record: nationality French. Ar
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