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Edgard Pisani
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Edgard Pisani in 1964
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| President of the Arab World Institute | |
| In office 1988–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Carton |
| Succeeded by | Camille Cabana |
| High Commissioner of New Caledonia | |
| In office January 1985 – 22 May 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Roynette |
| Succeeded by | Fernand Wibaux |
| European Commissioner for Development | |
| In office 22 May 1981 – 5 January 1985 |
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| President | Gaston Thorn |
| Preceded by | Claude Cheysson |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo Natali |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 21 August 1961 – 8 January 1966 |
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| President | Charles de Gaulle |
| Preceded by | Henri Rochereau |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Faure |
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Edgard Pisani
9 October 1918 Tunis, French Tunisia |
| Died | 20 June 2016 (aged 97) |
Edgard Edouard Pisani (born October 9, 1918 – died June 20, 2016) was an important French leader. He was also a thinker and a writer.
He served as a European Commissioner, helping to shape policies across Europe. He was also a Member of the European Parliament, representing France.
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Biography
Early Life and Education
Edgard Pisani was born in Tunis, which was then part of French Tunisia. His parents were French, but they had roots in Malta. He spent his early years in Tunisia before moving to Paris for his studies.
Pisani was a very educated person. He earned a "licence de lettres" from La Sorbonne, which is like a university degree in humanities. He also got a Doctorate in political science. This means he studied how governments work and how societies are organized.
Role in the French Resistance
During World War II, Edgard Pisani was a résistant. This means he was part of a secret group that fought against the occupation of France. He played a big part in the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. This was when Paris was freed from control by enemy forces.
Political Career
Pisani held many important jobs in the French government and in Europe.
- He was a Senator (1954–1961, 1974–1981). A Senator is a member of the French Parliament.
- He served as Minister of Agriculture (1961–1966). In this role, he was in charge of farming and food policies for France.
- He was a Parliamentarian (1967–1968), another type of elected official.
- From 1981 to 1985, he was a European Commissioner. This is a very important job in the European Union. Commissioners help make decisions for all the countries in Europe.
- In 1985, he became the Minister of New Caledonia. New Caledonia is a French territory in the Pacific Ocean.
- He also served as the President of the Arab World Institute (1988–1995). This institute helps people learn about Arab culture.
Later Contributions
Edgard Pisani continued to be active even later in his life. In 1992, he helped create the Groupe de Seillac. Later, in 1995, he co-founded the Groupe de Bruges. These groups were like "think tanks." They brought together smart people to discuss and solve problems, especially about farming and rural areas.
Since 1992, he was a member of the French Economic and Social Council. This council advises the government on economic and social issues. In 1993, he received an honorary degree from the University of Bath. This was a special award recognizing his achievements.
Edgard Pisani passed away on June 20, 2016, at the age of 97.
Books and Films
Edgard Pisani was also a talented writer. He wrote many books about politics, society, and his ideas for the world.
His life and work were also featured in a film.
- In 2011, a documentary film called C'est beau la politique, vous savez! was made about him. It was directed by Jean Jacques Rault.
See also
In Spanish: Edgard Pisani para niños
