François Charles-Roux

François Charles-Roux (19 November 1879 – 26 June 1961)[1] was a French businessman, historian and diplomat.

This led to a diplomatic career in Paris, St. Petersburg, Constantinople, Cairo, London and Prague before being appointed Ambassador of France to the Holy See in 1932.

In May 1940, he succeeded Alexis Léger to the position of Secretary General of the French Foreign Ministry but left office the following October.

He was chairman of the Central Committee of the Ministry of Overseas France and President of the Suez Canal Company from 1948 to 1956.

His work as a historian led to him being elected a member of the Academy of Moral and Political Science in 1934.