Christiane Papon

Christiane Papon
Member of the National Assembly for Val-de-Marne's 1st constituency
In office 1988–1993
Member of the European Parliament
In office 1987–1989
Personal details
Born	(1924-09-03)3 September 1924 Vienna, Austria
Died	8 January 2023(2023-01-08) (aged 98) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Nationality	French
Political party	RPR

Christiane Papon (French pronunciation: [kʁistjan papɔ̃]; 3 September 1924 – 8 January 2023) was an Austrian-born French politician.

Papon was born on 3 September 1924 in Vienna, Austria.^[1] Papon was a member of the Rally for the Republic (RPR), and led its women's wing, Femme Avenir, from 1975 to 1988.^[2][3] She was elected to the National Assembly in 1986 via proportional representation, as a member of the RFR from Val-de-Marne.^[1] She represented Val-de-Marne's 1st constituency from 1988, and served until 1993.^[1] While a member of the National Assembly, Papon also sat on the European Parliament, representing France from 1987 to 1989.^[4]

Papon was designated commander of the Legion of Honor in 2000,^[5][6] and awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit in 2008.^[7]

Papon died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on 8 January 2023, at the age of 98.^[1]

References

1. "Christiane Papon" (in French). National Assembly. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
2. "Archives association Femme Avenir (9 AF)" (in French). University of Angers. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
3. Opello, Katherine A. R. (2006). Gender Quotas, Parity Reform, and Political Parties in France. Lexington Books. p. 129. ISBN 9780739108529.
4. "Christiane PAPON". European Parliament. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
5. "Légion d'honneur". Le Monde (in French). 16 July 2000. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
6. "Légion d'honneur : les promus du 14 juillet 2000". La Croix (in French). 17 July 2000.
7. "Légion d'honneur: pour la première fois, les femmes à parité avec les hommes". La Dépêche du Midi (in French). 31 January 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2020.