Background
Rapin, Laurent Joseph was born on March 26, 1941 in Bonneville, France. Son of Maurice and Marguerite Rapin.
Rapin, Laurent Joseph was born on March 26, 1941 in Bonneville, France. Son of Maurice and Marguerite Rapin.
Data Encryption Standard of Philosophy, Sorbonne, Paris, 1963; diplome, Institut Des Sciences Politiques, Paris, 1966; diplome, Ecole Nationale d'Administration, Paris, 1970.
Officer, Ministry for Cultural Affairs, Paris, 1970-1971; officer, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Paris, 1971-1972; 2d secretary, French Mission to the United Nations, New York City, 1973-1974; 1st secretary, French Mission to the United Nations, New York City, 1974-1977; 2d counsellor, French Mission to the United Nations, New York City, 1977-1979; fellow center for international afairs, Harvard University, 1979-1980; member French Delaware, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Madrid, 1980-1981; deputy director, Middle East Bureau Ministry Foreign Affairs, Paris, 1981-1983; 2d counsellor, French Mission to United Nations, New York City, 1983-1986; 1st counsellor, French Mission to United Nations, New York City, 1986-1990; ambassador, French Embassy in Nicaragua, Managua consul general, French Government, Boston, 1990-1993; ambassador to Ecuador, French Government, Quito, since 1993.
Married Josiane Antoine, November 3. 1962; children: Sophie, Anne.