Philippe Mestre, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philippe Mestre

French politician and writer

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1927

Place of Birth: Talmont, Pays de la Loire, France

Date of Death: 25-Apr-2017

Profession: writer, politician, official

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Philippe Mestre (23 August 1927 – 25 April 2017) was a French high-ranking civil servant, media executive and politician.
He was the prefect of Gers, Lower Normandy, Calvados, Pays de la Loire and Loire-Atlantique.
He was the chief executive of Presse-Océan from 1981 to 1993.
He served as a member of the National Assembly from 1981 to 1993, representing Vendée.
He was the Minister of Veteran Affairs and War Victims from 1993 to 1995.
He was a commander of the Legion of Honour and an officer of the National Order of Merit.