Background
BESSON, Louis was born on May 6, 1937 in Barby, Savoie, France. Parents: Joachim Besson and Lydie Besson (née Curtet).
BESSON, Louis was born on May 6, 1937 in Barby, Savoie, France. Parents: Joachim Besson and Lydie Besson (née Curtet).
Chambéry High School. Institute of Political Studies, Grenoble, diploma.
Mayor of Barby, since 1965. Departmental Councillor for Saint-Alban-Leysse canton, 1970, re-elected 1976 and 1982. Chairman of Departmental Council for Savoy, 1976-1982.
Deputy for Savoy, 1st constituency: Chambéry-Nord, Aix-les-Bains, 1973, reelected 1978, 1981, 1986 and 1988, registered member of Socialist and Radical Left Group. Chairman of Special Commission examining bill for development and protection of mountain regions, 1984. Regional Councillor for Rhône-Alpes, 1974-1986.
Minister Delegate for Housing. University administrative attaché, 1963-1967. Director of social advancement.
Spouse Hélène Cardinal, 1959. Children: Catherine, Mylène, Laurence, Rachel.