Maurice Grimaud [SEP] place of death
Maurice Grimaud
Maurice Grimaud (11 November 1913 – 16 July 2009) was the French Prefect of Police, or police chief, of the city of Paris during the May 1968 general strikes and student uprisings. He is credited with avoiding an escalation of violence and bloodshed during May 1968 unrest.
Grimaud was born in Annonay, Ardèche, on 11 November 1913. He originally studied literature. 
Grimaud began his career in civil service with the French colonial administration of Morocco in Rabat. He later worked in both Algeria and
Genebrier: November 21, 1955 – December 16, 1957
- André Lahillonne: December 16, 1957 – March 14, 1958
- Maurice Papon: March 15, 1958 – January 18, 1967
- Maurice Grimaud: January 18, 1967 – April 13, 1971
- Jacques Lenoir: April 13, 1971 – July 1, 1973
- Jean Paolini: July 1, 1973 – May 3, 1976
- Pierre Somveille: May 3, 1976 – August 8, 1981
- Jean Périer: