Thierry Rignol
Thierry Rignol (born: Thierry André Rignol) is a French-American politician. He ran for the deputy of French citizens overseas to the French National Assembly. He is also serving as the President of the Alliance Francaise de Mexico.[1]
Thierry Rignol | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thierry André Rignol June 21, 1991 |
| Education | Awty International School Rice University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Life and career
Rignol was born on June 21, 1991, in Bagnolet, Paris, France to Joël and Cathy Rignol.[2] He moved to the United States where he graduated from Awty International School and from Rice University, Houston in Biomedical engineering and Political science.[3] He was also a college athlete, participated in TAPPS placing third in TAPPS District 4-5A 800m and fifth in TAPPS South Regional 5A.[2] Also participated in races in the Ironman Cozumel 2015.[4]
He presented a TEDx talk at TEDxHouston 2013.[5]
In 2015, he was appointed as a President of Union des Français de l'Etranger (UFE) Houston, United States.[6]
In 2016, he became the board member of Indian Film Festival of Houston.[7]
In 2017, he ran for deputy of Latin America and the Caribbean for the Second constituency for French residents overseas and the Third constituency for French residents overseas to be elected as a representative of French citizens overseas to the French National Assembly.[3][8][9] As of 2017, he is also serving as the President of the Alliance Francaise de Mexico.[1]
References
- "BREVES DE CAMPAGNE - Visite du candidat le plus controversé de la campagne". Le Petit Journal (in French). 30 May 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Thierry Rignol - 2008-09 Men's Track & Field Roster". Rice Owls. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Ensemble, Construisons L'Avenir ! - France Diplomatie" (PDF). France Diplomacy. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- Ohlsen, Jakob. "Thierry Rignol | Ironman Cozumel 2015". Endurance Data. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Thierry Rignol at TEDxHouston 2013". TEDx Talks YouTube. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Houston, Médine, République Tchèque, Vancouver". UFE (in French). 17 May 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston | Indo American News". Indo American News. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Thierry Rignol candidat à député pour la 2ème circonscription | Trait-d'Union". Trait d'Union (in French). 31 May 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Français éTablis Hors de France - 2e Circonscription : Liste Des Résultats - Elections Législatives 2017 - Assemblée Nationale". National Assembly (France). Retrieved 11 February 2022.