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Henri Pierre

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Henri Pierre (May 20, 1918 – February 17, 1994) was a French journalist, who co-founded newspaper Le Monde in 1944. He continued as a reporter for the paper until his retirement in 1982.

Biography

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Personal life

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Henri Pierre was born on May 20, 1918, in Lyon. He studied at the Saumur Cavalry School, before starting his career as a journalist.[1]

He was married to Brigitte, who died in 1991. They had 3 children, Dominique, Francois and Oliver.[1]

Journalistic career

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During his time as a journalist for Le Monde, Pierre served as the paper's correspondent in Moscow, London and Washington, D.C.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c New York Times obituary

Bibliography

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  • "Obituary: Henri Pierre, Journalist, 75", New York Times (14-02-94)