Pierre Cathala

Pierre Cathala (1888 – 1947) was a French politician. He served as the French Minister of Finance from 1942 to 1944.

Early life
Pierre Cathala was born on 22 September 1888 in Montfort-sur-Meu, Brittany, France. He was educated at the Lycée Saint-Louis, and in Bayonne where he became friends with Pierre Laval.

Career
Cathala served as the French Minister of Finance from 1942 to 1944.

Personal life
Cathala married Mathilde Henriette Lagrange. They had two sons, François and Jean-Claude, and a daughter, Renée.

Death
Cathala died on 27 July 1947 in Paris, France.