Georges Fontès facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Georges Fontès
Fontès in 2011
General Councillor of Hérault
In office 26 March 1982 – 2 April 2015
Preceded by	Pierre Brousse
Mayor of Béziers
In office 18 March 1983 – 24 March 1989
Preceded by	Paul Balmigère
Succeeded by	Alain Barrau
Deputy of Hérault
In office 16 March 1986 – 1 April 1986
Succeeded by	René Couveinhes
State Secretary of Veterans' Affairs
In office 20 March 1986 – 10 May 1988
Preceded by	Jean Laurain
Succeeded by	Jacques Mellick
Personal details
Born	5 September 1924 Béziers, France
Died	3 March 2020(2020-03-03) (aged 95) Béziers, France
Political party	UMP
Occupation	Politician

Georges Fontès (born 5 September 1924 – died 3 March 2020) was a French politician. A politician is someone who works in government. He helped make decisions for the country. He was part of different political groups. These included the Social Democratic Party, the Rally for the Republic, and later the Union for a Popular Movement.

Who Was Georges Fontès?

Georges Fontès was born in Béziers, France. His father worked as a truck driver. His mother was a housekeeper. He grew up in a regular family.

His Political Career

Georges Fontès had a long career in politics. He held several important jobs.

• General Councillor: From 1982 to 2015, he was a General Councillor for Hérault. This means he helped manage the local government for that area.
• Mayor of Béziers: He served as the mayor of his hometown, Béziers. He was mayor from 1983 to 1989. The mayor is the leader of a city.
• Deputy of Hérault: For a short time in 1986, he was a Deputy. This means he was a member of the French Parliament. He helped create laws for the country.
• State Secretary: He also worked as a State Secretary for Veterans' Affairs. This job meant he helped people who had served in the military. He held this role from 1986 to 1988.

Important Awards

Georges Fontès received special honors for his work. These awards are given to people who have done great things for France.

• Officer of the Legion of Honour: In 2011, he became an Officer of the Legion of Honour. This is France's highest award. It recognizes outstanding service to the nation.
• Knight of the National Order of Merit: He was also named a Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite. This is another important French award. It honors distinguished achievements.