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Christian Poncelet
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| President of the French Senate | |
| In office 2 October 1998 – 30 September 2008 |
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| Preceded by | René Monory |
| Succeeded by | Gérard Larcher |
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| Born | 24 March 1928 Blaise, Ardennes |
| Died | 11 September 2020 (aged 92) Remiremont, France |
| Political party | UMP |
| Spouse |
Yvette Miclot
(m. 1949; died 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Christian Poncelet (born March 24, 1928 – died September 11, 2020) was an important French politician. He was a member of the UMP party. He is best known for being the President of the French Senate from 1998 to 2008. He also served as a mayor and a local council leader.
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Who Was Christian Poncelet?
Christian Poncelet was born in Blaise, a town in the Ardennes region of France. He became a well-known figure in French politics. He was part of the conservative political movement.
Starting His Political Journey
Poncelet began his political career by being elected to the National Assembly in November 1962. The National Assembly is like one of the two main parts of the French Parliament. He represented the Vosges area. He was re-elected several times, showing people trusted him. He served as a deputy (a member of the National Assembly) until 1972.
Working in the Government
After leaving the National Assembly, Christian Poncelet joined the French government. He held several important roles as a Secretary of State. These roles included:
- Secretary of State for Social Affairs (1972–1973)
- Secretary of State for Employment and Population (1973–1974)
- Secretary of State for Public Service (March–May 1974)
- Secretary of State for Budget (May 1974 – 1977)
- Secretary of State for Parliamentary Relations (April–September 1977)
Serving in the Senate
In September 1977, Poncelet was elected to the French Senate. The Senate is the other main part of the French Parliament. He continued to represent the Vosges region. He was re-elected as a Senator multiple times.
Leading the Senate
On October 2, 1998, Christian Poncelet was elected as the President of the French Senate. This is a very important position, similar to the speaker of a parliament. He won the election after several rounds of voting. He served as President of the Senate for ten years.
In 2000, he received a special award called the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This award recognized his important work.
In September 2008, after a new Senate election, Poncelet decided not to seek another term as President. He continued to serve as a Senator. Gérard Larcher took over as the new President of the Senate.
Local Leadership Roles
Besides his national roles, Christian Poncelet was also very active in local politics.
- He was the Mayor of Remiremont from 1983 to 2001.
- He also served as the President of the General Council of Vosges for a long time, starting in 1976. This role involves leading the local government of the Vosges department.
His Later Years
Christian Poncelet passed away in Remiremont, France, on September 11, 2020. He was 92 years old. He left behind a legacy of long service in French politics.
