Christophe Bigot
 Christophe Bigot    (spook, diplomat) | |
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| Born | December 23, 1965 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Nationality | French |
Career
Bigot was posted to the French Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, 1997–2001, Deputy Director of Southern Africa and Indian Ocean, 2001–2004, First Counselor, Deputy Ambassador in Tel Aviv, 2004–2007, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, 2007–2009, in charge of North Africa, Near and Middle East.
He visited Sderot on September 16, 2009, to show solidarity with its residents.
On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, while hiking alone in the Judean desert near Nabi Musa, he was reportedly robbed by two assailants. Bigot complied with their demands and was left stranded though unharmed. He was robbed of his cellphone and wallet.[1]
Since September 2013, by decision of François Hollande, he was put in charge of the strategy department of the French foreign security agency (DGSE).[2] He was succeeded as ambassador by Patrick Maisonnave.
Event Witnessed
| Event | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Security Conference/2016 | Munich Bavaria Germany | The 52nd Munich Security Conference |
References
- ↑ French ambassador to Israel mugged near Nabi Musa, Ynetnews (English-language online edition of Yedioth Ahronoth). Retrieved 27 April 2012
- ↑ http://www.voltairenet.org/article179963.html
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