Jean de Tinguy du Pouët


Jean de Tinguy du Pouët was a French politician.

Early life

Jean de Tinguy du Pouët was born on 23 March 1875 in Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée, France. He graduated from Sciences Po and earned a doctorate in Laws in 1899.
Tinguy served in the French Army during World War I, and he was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour for it.

Career

Tinguy was the mayor of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure from 1901 to 1939. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Vendée from 1919 to 1942.

Death

Tinguy died on 5 December 1951 in his hometown of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure.