Henri Yrissou

Henri Yrissou (May 15, 1909 - June 21, 2009) was a French World War II veteran and politician. He served as a member of the National Assembly and as the mayor of Gaillac.

Henri Yrissou
Born(1909-05-15)15 May 1909
Nîmes, Gard, France
Died21 June 2009(2009-06-21) (aged 100)
Paris, France
OccupationPolitician
Political partyNational Centre of Independents and Peasants

Early life

Henri Yrissou was born in Nîmes, France on May 15, 1909.[1] During World War II, he joined the French Resistance and consequently received the Resistance Medal; he also received the Croix de Guerre and became a Commander of the Legion of Honour.[1] Additionally, he became a Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[2]

Career

Yrissou was Public Works and Foreign Affairs Minister Antoine Pinay's chief of staff from 1950 to 1955.[1] He then served as a member of the National Assembly from November 30, 1958 to October 9, 1962, representing Tarn.[3] He also served as the mayor of Gaillac from 1959 to 1977.[2] As mayor, he oversaw the construction of the sewage system and lured a plastics factory to create jobs.[2]

Death

Yrissou died on June 21, 2009.[1]

References
  1. "Yrissou, Henri". European University Institute. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  2. "Gaillac. Henri Yrissou n'est plus". La Dépêche du Midi. July 17, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  3. "Henri Yrissou". National Assembly. Retrieved February 7, 2017.


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