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Jacques Senard
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Senard in 1974
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| French Inspector General of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1979–1981 |
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| Succeeded by | Jean-Paul Anglès |
| Ambassador of France to Egypt | |
| In office 1976–1979 |
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| Preceded by | Bruno de Leusse |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Andreani |
| Ambassador of France to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1972–1976 |
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| Preceded by | Christian Jacquin de Margerie |
| Succeeded by | Luc de La Barre de Nanteuil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1919 Corgoloin, France |
| Died | 22 September 2020 (aged 100) Arles, France |
Jacques Senard (born 21 November 1919 – died 22 September 2020) was an important French diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. Senard worked for the French government for many years, helping to manage relationships with other countries. He held several high-level positions throughout his career.
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Early Life and Education
Jacques Senard was born in Corgoloin, France. His family owned land in the Côte-d'Or region. When he was a child, he enjoyed playing the cello. He later attended a special school called the École nationale d'administration. This school trains people for important jobs in the French government.
A Career in Diplomacy
Senard started his work in foreign affairs in 1947. Foreign affairs is about how a country deals with other countries. He first worked in the press service, which handles news and information. He focused on Europe and NATO, a military alliance.
From 1967 to 1969, he worked for the Secretary General of Foreign Affairs. This person is a top leader in the foreign ministry. After that, he became the chief of protocol for President Georges Pompidou. A chief of protocol organizes official events and visits for important guests. For example, in 1972, he welcomed Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom when she visited France.
Ambassador to the Netherlands
After his work as chief of protocol, Senard became the French Ambassador to the Netherlands. An ambassador is the official representative of their country in another nation. He served in this role from 1972 to 1976.
During his time in the Netherlands, in 1974, he was briefly held hostage. This happened in The Hague. He was held for five days before being released. He continued his work as ambassador until 1976.
Later Diplomatic Roles
After his time in the Netherlands, Senard became the French Ambassador to Egypt. He served there from 1976 to 1979.
Next, he became the Inspector General of Foreign Affairs. This role involves checking how the foreign ministry operates. He held this position from 1979 to 1981.
In 1981, he was appointed Ambassador to Italy. However, he did not stay in Italy for long. He was soon asked to become a special diplomatic advisor to the French government. He continued this important advisory role until 1984.
Jacques Senard officially retired from his long career in diplomacy in 1984.
Final Years
Jacques Senard lived a very long life. He passed away in Arles, France, on 22 September 2020. He was 100 years old.
Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Jacques Senard received several important awards for his service:
- Knight of the Legion of Honour (2016)
- Commander of the Ordre national du Mérite
- Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (a military award from World War II)
