Henry de Jouvenel | |
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High Commissioner of the Levant | |
In office 1925–1926 | |
Preceded by | Maurice Sarrail |
Succeeded by | Henri Ponsot |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry de Jouvenel des Ursins 5 April 1876 Paris, France |
Died | 5 October 1935 Paris, France | (aged 59)
Spouse(s) | Sarah Boas (divorced) Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (divorced) |
Children | with Boas: --Bertrand de Jouvenel with Colette: --Colette de Jouvenel |
Occupation | diplomat |
Henry de Jouvenel des Ursins (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi də ʒuvnɛl dez‿yʁsɛ̃]; 5 April 1876 – 5 October 1935) was a French journalist and statesman.[1] He was the French High Commissioner in Syria and Lebanon from 23 December 1925 until 23 June 1926.[2]