Jean-Marie Girault facts for kids

Jean-Marie Girault (born February 9, 1926 – died May 1, 2016) was a French politician. He is best known for being the mayor of Caen, a city in France, for many years.

Jean-Marie Girault: A Life in Public Service

Jean-Marie Girault was born in Pont-l'Évêque, France. He grew up and later became involved in politics, which is how people manage and govern a country or city.

Serving the City of Caen

Girault became the mayor of Caen in 1970. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. He served in this important role for a very long time, until 2001. This means he was the mayor for over 30 years! During his time as mayor, he was a member of a political group called the Union for French Democracy.

Later Life

After many years of serving the people of Caen, Jean-Marie Girault passed away in Caen on May 1, 2016. He was 90 years old.

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