Jean-Pierre Fourcade facts for kids
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Jean-Pierre Fourcade
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| French Minister of the Economy | |
| In office 1974–1976 |
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| President | Valéry Giscard d'Estaing |
| Prime Minister | Raymond Barre |
| Preceded by | Valéry Giscard d'Estaing |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Barre |
| Member of the French Senate for Hauts-de-Seine |
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| In office 1977–2011 |
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| Mayor of Boulogne-Billancourt | |
| In office 1995–2007 |
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| Born | 18 October 1929 Marmande, France |
| Political party | The Republicans |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po Bordeaux |
Jean-Pierre Fourcade was a well-known French politician. He was born on October 18, 1929. He held several important jobs in the French government throughout his career.
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A Life in French Politics
Jean-Pierre Fourcade was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement political party. This party is now known as The Republicans. He was known for his work in both national and local government.
Important Roles in Government
Fourcade served as a government minister for several years. From 1974 to 1976, he was the Minister for Economics and Finance. This meant he was in charge of France's money and economy. Later, from 1976 to 1981, he was the Minister for Equipment. This role involved overseeing things like roads and public buildings.
Serving as a Senator
Jean-Pierre Fourcade was also a member of the Senate of France. The Senate is like one of the two main groups that make laws in France. He represented the Hauts-de-Seine area. He served as a Senator for a very long time, from 1977 until 2011.
Mayor of Boulogne-Billancourt
Besides his national roles, Fourcade also worked in local government. He was the Mayor of Boulogne-Billancourt. This is a large town near Paris. He was the mayor from 1995 to 2007. As mayor, he helped manage the town and its services for the people living there.
References
- Page on the Senate website
