The story
Founded by Édouard Daladier on Jul 29, 1939.1
Private company
Radiodiffusion Nationale
Former French broadcaster (1939–1945)
Radiodiffusion française nationale, renamed Radiodiffusion Nationale (French pronunciation: [ʁadjodifyzjɔ̃ nɑsjɔnal]; RN), was a public broadcasting company in France that was in charge of the production, broadcasting and coordination of radio and television programs. It was founded on 29 July 1939 by the decree of then Prime Minister Edouard Daladier. The founding decision was motivated by the upcoming World War II, with the attempt to establish a state monopoly on broadcasting, coordinate propaganda and facilitate censorship.2 It was founded by Édouard Daladier.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Jul 29, 1939Founded1
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Radiodiffusion française nationale, renamed Radiodiffusion Nationale (French pronunciation: [ʁadjodifyzjɔ̃ nɑsjɔnal]; RN), was a public broadcasting company in France that was in charge of the production, broadcasting and coordination of radio and television programs.2
Corporate structure
Radiodiffusion Nationale sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Radiodiffusion Nationale Paris
- Radio Tour Eiffel Subsidiary · France
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Radiodiffusion Nationale, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderÉdouard Daladier1
Products and brands
- radio
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries
- Radio Tour Eiffel
From Wikidata.1
Acquisitions
- Succeeded by Radiodiffusion Française1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaRadiodiffusion Nationale (France)
- WikidataQ3416985
Sources
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