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Jacques Golliet
Mayor of Thônes
In office
1974–1983
General Councillor of the Canton of Thônes
In office
1982–1992
Preceded by Aimé Dupont
Succeeded by Jean-Paul Amoudry
French Senator from Haute-Savoie
In office
28 September 1986 – 1 October 1995
Parliamentary group Centrist Union group
Personal details
Born 14 December 1931
Died 31 October 2020(2020-10-31) (aged 88)
Nationality French
Political party UDF
CDS

Jacques Golliet (14 December 1931 – 31 October 2020) was a French politician. He served as a Senator from Haute-Savoie from 28 September 1986 to 1 October 1995.

Biography

A professor and lecturer, Golliet began his political career as Mayor of Thônes in 1974, succeeding Joseph-François Angelloz. He then became General Councillor. He was elected to the Senate in 1986, representing Haute-Savoie, and staying in power until 1995. While at the Luxembourg Palace, he was a member of the Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defense and the Armed Forces. He was also one of the Senators behind the creation of the International Information Group on Tibet.

Jacques Golliet died on 31 October 2020 at the age of 88.

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