Gérald Coppenrath
- November 4, 2008
- 86 years
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Gérald Coppenrath, 86, French journalist and Senator (1958–1962) for Tahiti, brother of Hubert and Michel Coppenrath.
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|Gérald Coppenrath (22 April 1922 – 4 November 2008) was a French Polynesian lawyer and politician who represented French Polynesia in the Senate of France between 1958 and 1962.
Born in Papeete, Tahiti he moved to France and studied at the University of Poitiers. He later returned to Tahiti in 1948. He was elected to the Assembly of French Polynesia in the 1957 French Polynesian legislative election as a candidate for the Tahitian Union. On 8 June 1958 he was elected senator, winning by 13 votes to 11. He was re-elected on 26 April 1959, when he won by 43 votes against 17. He stayed in office until 1962. He was the first president of the Papeete bar from 1973 To 1974. He was the older brother of Hubert and Michel Coppenrath. Both became Archbishops. Michel died on 16 August 2008.
Coppenrath died on 4 November 2008.
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1.Where was Gérald Coppenrath born?
- A.Lyon, France
- B.Poitiers, France
- C.Paris, France
- D.Papeete, Tahiticorrect
Gérald Coppenrath was born in Papeete, Tahiti.
Source: biography introduction
2.On what date was Gérald Coppenrath born?
- A.8 June 1958
- B.22 April 1922correct
- C.4 November 2008
- D.16 August 2008
Gérald Coppenrath was born on 22 April 1922.
Source: biography introduction
3.Where did Gérald Coppenrath complete his university studies?
- A.University of Poitierscorrect
- B.University of Tahiti
- C.University of Papeete
- D.University of Paris
Gérald Coppenrath moved to France and studied at the University of Poitiers.
Source: early life section
4.In what year did Gérald Coppenrath return to Tahiti after his studies?
- A.1962
- B.1948correct
- C.1957
- D.1958
Gérald Coppenrath returned to Tahiti in 1948 after studying in France.
Source: early career section
5.Which political party did Gérald Coppenrath represent in the 1957 legislative election?
- A.Papeete Bar Association
- B.Senate of France
- C.French Polynesian Front
- D.Tahitian Unioncorrect
Gérald Coppenrath was elected as a candidate for the Tahitian Union.
Source: political career section
6.How many votes did Gérald Coppenrath receive to win the Senate election on 8 June 1958?
- A.13 votescorrect
- B.17 votes
- C.11 votes
- D.43 votes
Gérald Coppenrath won his first Senate election on 8 June 1958 with 13 votes.
Source: political career section
7.During which period did Gérald Coppenrath serve as a Senator for Tahiti?
- A.1958–1962correct
- B.1959–1963
- C.1973–1974
- D.1948–1957
Gérald Coppenrath represented French Polynesia in the Senate of France between 1958 and 1962.
Source: biography introduction
8.In what year was Gérald Coppenrath re-elected to the Senate?
- A.1962
- B.1958
- C.1960
- D.1959correct
Gérald Coppenrath was re-elected to the Senate on 26 April 1959.
Source: political career section
9.What role did Gérald Coppenrath hold from 1973 to 1974?
- A.Member of the Assembly of French Polynesia
- B.President of the Papeete barcorrect
- C.Archbishop of Tahiti
- D.Senator for Tahiti
Gérald Coppenrath was the first president of the Papeete bar from 1973 to 1974.
Source: legal career section
10.Who were the brothers of Gérald Coppenrath?
- A.Louis and Marc Coppenrath
- B.Jean and Pierre Coppenrath
- C.Jacques and Rene Coppenrath
- D.Hubert and Michel Coppenrathcorrect
Gérald Coppenrath was the older brother of Hubert and Michel Coppenrath.
Source: family section
11.What profession did both of Gérald Coppenrath's brothers pursue?
- A.Journalists
- B.Archbishopscorrect
- C.Lawyers
- D.Politicians
Both of Gérald Coppenrath's brothers, Hubert and Michel, became Archbishops.
Source: family section
12.When did Gérald Coppenrath's brother Michel pass away?
- A.16 August 2008correct
- B.22 April 1922
- C.26 April 1959
- D.4 November 2008
Gérald Coppenrath's brother Michel died on 16 August 2008.
Source: family section
13.On what date did Gérald Coppenrath die?
- A.8 June 2008
- B.4 November 2008correct
- C.22 April 2008
- D.16 August 2008
Gérald Coppenrath died on 4 November 2008.
Source: biography introduction
14.How old was Gérald Coppenrath at the time of his death?
- A.84
- B.88
- C.86correct
- D.82
Gérald Coppenrath was 86 years old when he passed away.
Source: biography introduction
15.What were the primary professions of Gérald Coppenrath?
- A.Archbishop and lawyer
- B.Lawyer and politiciancorrect
- C.Teacher and Senator
- D.Doctor and journalist
Gérald Coppenrath was a French Polynesian lawyer and politician.
Source: biography introduction
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