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Robert Batailly

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Robert Batailly (2 March 1934 – 27 November 2017) was a French politician.

Born in Bourg-de-Thizy, Batailly later moved to Lyon, where he was active in municipal politics. As a member of the Radical Party, he sat on the European Parliament in 1989.[1] He later became mayor of the 8th arrondissement of Lyon under the Union for French Democracy banner.[2] Batailly was named a commander of the Legion of Honor in 2010.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "L'adieu de Jacques Bruyas à Robert Batailly". Lyon People (in French). 27 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Lyon : la mort de Robert Batailly, figure de la politique lyonnaise" (in French). France Info. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Robert Batailly, commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur". Lyon People (in French). 31 March 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2017.