Jacques Oudin facts for kids
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Jacques Oudin
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Jacques Oudin at the 6th World Water Forum (2012).
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| France Senate | |
| In office 2 October 1986 – 30 September 2004 |
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| Constituency | Vendée |
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Jacques Mirko Oudin
7 October 1939 Tourane, Annam Protectorate (present-day Đà Nẵng, Vietnam) |
| Died | 21 March 2020 (aged 80) Paris, France |
| Cause of death | COVID-19 |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | Rally for the Republic (1986–2002) The Republicans group (2002–2004) |
Jacques Oudin (born October 7, 1939 – died March 20, 2020) was an important French politician. He was a member of the Senate of France for many years. He represented the area called Vendée from 1986 to 2004.
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Understanding the French Senate
The Senate is one of the two main parts of the French Parliament. The Parliament is like the country's main law-making body. The other part is the National Assembly.
What Senators Do
Senators are elected officials. Their main job is to help make and change laws for France. They also check on what the government is doing.
How Senators are Chosen
Senators are not directly elected by the public. Instead, they are chosen by other elected officials. These include mayors, local councilors, and members of the National Assembly. This system helps make sure that different parts of France are represented.
Jacques Oudin's Political Career
Jacques Oudin served as a Senator for 18 years. He was part of the Rally for the Republic political party for most of his time in the Senate. Later, he joined The Republicans group.
Representing Vendée
As a Senator for Vendée, Jacques Oudin worked to represent the people and interests of that region. Vendée is a department located in western France.
Later Life and Passing
Jacques Oudin was born in Tourane, which is now called Đà Nẵng in Vietnam. He passed away on March 20, 2020, in Paris, France. His death was caused by COVID-19.
See also
In Spanish: Jacques Oudin para niños
