Jean Germain (politician) facts for kids
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Jean Germain
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Jean Germain in 2007
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| Mayor of Tours | |
| In office 1995–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Jean Royer |
| Succeeded by | Serge Babary |
| Member of the French Senate for Indre-et-Loire |
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| In office 2011–2015 |
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| Succeeded by | Stéphanie Riocreux |
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| Born | 11 September 1947 Tours, France |
| Died | 7 April 2015 (aged 67) Tours, France |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | François Rabelais University |
| Profession | Jurist |
Jean Germain (born 11 September 1947 – died 7 April 2015) was a French politician. He was a member of the Socialist Party.
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Jean Germain's Public Service
Jean Germain was born in Tours, France. He dedicated his life to public service. He held important roles in both education and government.
Early Career in Education
Before becoming a politician, Jean Germain worked in education. From 1988 to 1993, he was the president of the University of Tours. This is a big responsibility, like being the head of a large school.
Becoming Mayor of Tours
In 1995, Jean Germain was elected Mayor of his hometown, Tours. As mayor, he was in charge of the city's daily operations. He also became the president of the larger community group called Tour(s) Plus. He served as mayor for many years, until 2014.
Serving as Senator
In September 2011, Jean Germain took on another important role. He was elected as a Senator for the area of Indre-et-Loire. A Senator is a member of the French Senate, which is part of the country's government. Senators help make laws for the entire country. He served in the Senate until 2015.
Jean Germain passed away on 7 April 2015 in Tours, France.
