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Jacques Brunhes
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Member of the National Assembly for Hauts-de-Seine's 1st constituency |
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In office 19 June 2002 – 19 June 2007 |
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Preceded by | Dominique Frélaut |
Succeeded by | Roland Muzeau |
In office 13 June 1988 – 23 November 2001 |
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Preceded by | multi-member district elected by proportional representation |
Succeeded by | Dominique Frélaut |
In office 3 April 1978 – 1 April 1986 |
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Preceded by | Waldeck L'Huillier |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished for proportional representation |
Regional Councillor of Île-de-France | |
In office 1978–1985 |
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General Councillor of Hauts-de-Seine | |
In office 18 March 1985 – 27 June 1988 |
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Mayor of Gennevilliers | |
In office 22 September 1987 – October 2001 |
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Preceded by | Lucien Lanternier |
Succeeded by | Jacques Bourgoin |
Minister of Tourism | |
In office 23 October 2001 – 6 May 2002 |
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President | Jacques Chirac |
Prime Minister | Lionel Jospin |
Preceded by | Michelle Demessine |
Succeeded by | Gilles de Robien |
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Born | Paris, France |
7 October 1934
Died | 30 September 2020 Paris, France |
(aged 85)
Political party | PCF |
Occupation | Teacher |
Jacques Brunhes (born October 7, 1934 – died September 30, 2020) was an important French politician. He was a member of the French Communist Party. Brunhes served in the National Assembly, which is like the French parliament. He was a representative for the area of Hauts-de-Seine for many years. He also worked as the Minister of Tourism for a short time.
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Growing Up in Paris
Jacques Brunhes was born in Paris, France. His father worked as a taxi driver. Jacques went to a special school called the École normale d'instituteurs d’Auteuil. After his studies, he became a licensed teacher in the 18th area of Paris.
Jacques Brunhes' Political Career
In 1962, Jacques Brunhes started his career as a history and geography teacher. He taught in a town called Villeneuve-la-Garenne.
Serving in the National Assembly
Brunhes was first elected to the National Assembly in 1978. He represented the area known as Hauts-de-Seine's 1st constituency. The National Assembly is where laws are made in France.
During his time there, he held several important roles:
- He was a Secretary of the Assembly.
- He served as Vice-President.
- He was also a quaestor, which means he helped manage the Assembly's money and administration.
Brunhes also led friendship groups between France and countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. From 2002 to 2007, he was part of a group that studied the issue of Tibet.
Other Important Roles
Besides his work in the National Assembly, Brunhes was also the Mayor of Gennevilliers. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. He also served as a General Councillor for the Hauts-de-Seine region.
In 2001, Jacques Chirac, who was the President of France, appointed Brunhes as the Minister of Tourism. He held this government position until 2002. After that, he was re-elected to the National Assembly and served until 2007.
Later Life
Jacques Brunhes passed away on September 30, 2020, when he was 85 years old.
Awards and Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour (2008)