Émile Koehl (8 March 1921 – 6 January 2013) was a French politician and deputy of the French National Assembly 1978–1993, representing centre-right Union for French Democracy for the Bas-Rhin's 1st, Alsace, who also served as 1st deputy mayor in Strasbourg, "playing a key role in Strasbourg during a quarter-century".[1]
Émile Koehl | |
|---|---|
| Member of the French National Assembly | |
| In office 19 March 1978 – 1 April 1993 | |
| Preceded by | René Radius |
| Succeeded by | Harry Lapp |
| Constituency | Bas-Rhin's 1st |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1921 Strasbourg, Alsace, France |
| Died | 6 January 2013 (aged 91) Strasbourg, Alsace, France |
| Nationality |  France |
| Political party | Union for French Democracy |
| Profession | General Manager |
Biography
editA member of the centre-right political party Union for French Democracy, the predecessor of the Democratic Movement, Koehl initially served as 1st deputy mayor in Strasbourg, Alsace, to Pierre Pflimlin and fr:Marcel Rudloff, as well as in the general department council of Bas-Rhin. He represented the citizens of Koenigshoffen, Elsau and Montagne Verte.
Koehl was subsequently elected deputy of the National Assembly of France 1978–1993, where he represented Bas-Rhin's 1st, a legislative constituency corresponding to the central cantons of Strasbourg.[2][3][4]
Besides politics, Koehl held various civil offices, ranging from real estate to cultural heritage, including relating to Château d'Andlau in Bas-Rhin.[5]
Together with Louis Jung, Adrien Zeller, Marcel Rudloff, and Yvonne Knorr, Émile Koehl formed "a section of history of Christian democracy in Strasbourg and Alsace".[6][7] "A committed man faithful to his humanist values", "convivial and respectful of all", according to fr:André Schneider, deputy of the Union for a Popular Movement,[8] he was "appreciated both by his friends as well as his political adversaries", according to Roland Ries, socialist mayor of Strasbourg.[9][10][11]
Koehl, who "embodied the spirit of the neighbourhoods of Strasbourg, including the faubourg of Koenigshoffen", throughout his life remained attached to the Parish of Saint Joseph in Strasbourg and its activities (French: Paroisse Saint-Joseph).[12]
He died on 6 January 2013 in Strasbourg, Alsace.
Distinctions
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France: Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (2003)[13][14]
References
edit- ^ "Actu Région | Décès de l'ancien député Emile Koehl". Dna.fr. 1970-06-11. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Fil Info | Disparition d'Emile Koehl". Lalsace.fr. 1970-06-11. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Émile Koehl". Politiquemania. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Assemblée nationale - Les députés de la Ve République : M. Emile Koehl". Assemblee-nationale.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Emile KOEHL - Dirigeant de la société Sci Oree du Bois - BFMBusiness.com". Dirigeants.bfmtv.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "A la Une | Le sénateur honoraire Louis Jung est décédé". Dna.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Archives". Armandjung-depute.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Émile Koehl, un élu proche des gens nous a quittés ! - André Schneider | Député de la 3e circonscription du Bas-Rhin". Andre-schneider.fr. 2014-06-20. Archived from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Fil Info | Disparition d'Emile Koehl". Lalsace.fr. 1970-06-11. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Emile Koehl, ancien député du Bas-Rhin, est décédé à l'âge de 91 ans - France 3 Alsace". France3-regions.francetvinfo.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Hommage à Emile KOEHL | Philippe Bies". Philippebies.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Archives". Armandjung-depute.fr. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "Avis de décès de Monsieur Emile KOEHL paru le 09/01/2013 dans Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace". Libra Memoria. 1970-06-11. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ Marc Champenois. "Ordre de la Légion d'honneur - Nominations, promotions et élévations du 11-07-2003". France-phaleristique.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
Bibliography
edit- « Émile Koehl », by François Joseph Fuchs, in Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne, vol. 21, p. 2059
External links
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