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Alexandre Stavisky
French financier and embezzler (1886–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Serge Alexandre Stavisky (20 November 1886 – 8 January 1934) was a French financier and embezzler whose actions created a political scandal that became known as the Stavisky Affair.[1][2]
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Alexandre Stavisky | |
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![]() Alexandre Stavisky in 1926 | |
Born | 20 November 1886 Slobodka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 8 January 1934 (1934-01-09) (aged 47) Chamonix, France |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Resting place | Père Lachaise Cemetery |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Financier |
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