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Bernard Bosson
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| French Minister of Transport | |
| In office 1993–1995 |
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| President | François Mitterrand |
| Prime Minister | Édouard Balladur |
| Preceded by | Jean-Louis Bianco |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Pons |
| Mayor of Annecy | |
| In office 1983–2007 |
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| Preceded by | André Fumex |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Luc Rigaut |
| Member of the National Assembly for Haute-Savoie |
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| In office 1995–2007 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Hérisson |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Tardy |
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| Born | 25 February 1948 Annecy, France |
| Died | 13 May 2017 (aged 69) Lyon, France |
| Political party | UDF |
Bernard Bosson (born 25 February 1948 – died 16 May 2017) was a French politician and a lawyer. He held important jobs in the French government. He was a minister and also the mayor of a city called Annecy.
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Who Was Bernard Bosson?
Bernard Bosson was born in Annecy, France, in 1948. He studied law and became a lawyer. Later, he decided to work in politics. This meant he wanted to help run the country and make decisions for people.
A Career in Government
Bernard Bosson had a long career in public service. He worked in different roles, helping to shape France. He was known for being a member of the Union for French Democracy (UDF) political party.
Serving as a Minister
From 1993 to 1995, Bernard Bosson was a very important person in the French government. He served as a minister under Prime Minister Édouard Balladur. His jobs included:
- Minister of Transport: This role meant he was in charge of things like roads, trains, and airports. He helped make sure people could travel safely and easily.
- Minister of Tourism: In this job, he worked to make France a great place for visitors. He helped promote famous places and attractions.
- Minister of Public Works: This role involved managing big building projects. He oversaw things like bridges, public buildings, and other important structures.
Mayor of Annecy
One of Bernard Bosson's longest roles was as the Mayor of his hometown, Annecy. He was the mayor for a long time, from 1983 to 2007. As mayor, he was like the leader of the city. He made decisions about local services, schools, and parks. He helped make Annecy a better place for its citizens.
Member of Parliament
After his time as a minister, Bernard Bosson became a member of the French National Assembly. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He represented the area of Haute-Savoie. In this role, he helped make laws for all of France. He served in the National Assembly from 1995 to 2007.
His Later Years
Bernard Bosson passed away in a hospital in Lyon, France, on 16 May 2017. He was 69 years old. He had been ill for some time.
