Jean Boissonnat Explained

Jean Boissonnat
Birth Date:16 January 1929
Birth Place:Paris, France
Death Place:Paris, France
Alma Mater:Sciences Po
Occupation:Journalist

Jean Boissonnat (16 January 1929 – 25 September 2016) was a French economic journalist. He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of L'Expansion. He was the author of several books.

Early life

Jean Boissonnat was born on 16 January 1929 in Paris, France.[1] He graduated from Sciences Po.[1] [2] While he was a student, he joined Jeunesse Étudiante Chrétienne.[1] [2]

Career

Boissonnat was a faculty member at his alma mater, Sciences Po, from 1960 to 1971.[1]

Boissonnat was an economic journalist for La Croix from 1954 to 1967.[1] [2] In 1967, he co-founded L'Expansion with Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber.[3] He served as its editor-in-chief from 1967 to 1986, and as its senior editor from 1986 to 1994.[1] He also served as the editor-in-chief of La Tribune from 1987 to 1992. He later founded L'Entreprise.[3]

Boissonnat was also a commentator on Europe 1.[1] Additionally, he wrote articles for Le Parisien, Le Midi libre, Le Progrès, L’Est républicain and Ouest-France.[1] He served on the board of directors of Bayard Presse.[1]

Boissonnat was the author of several books.[1]

Death

Boissonnat died of a stroke on 25 September 2016 in Paris, France.[1] [2] [3] He was 87 years old.[1] [3]

Works

Notes and References

  1. News: Noblecourt. Michel. Le journaliste et essayiste Jean Boissonnat, spécialiste de l'économie, est mort. September 29, 2016. Le Monde. September 25, 2016.
  2. News: de Féligonde. Vincent. Jean Boissonnat est mort. September 29, 2016. La Croix. September 25, 2016.
  3. News: Décès de Jean Boissonnat, journaliste et essayiste. September 29, 2016. Le Figaro. September 25, 2016.