# Jacques Dupont

_French diplomat (1929-2002)_

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> Jacques Dupont (French pronunciation: [ʒak dypɔ̃]; 22 October 1929 – 9 November 2002) was Minister of State of Monaco from 1991 to 1994. He previously served as French ambassador to Israel from 1982 to 1986 and South Africa from 1988 to 1991.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 October 1929 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Troyes ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P19))
- **Died:** 9 November 2002 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P570))
- **Place of death:** Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; civil servant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P106))
- **Education:** Paris Institute of Political Studies; École nationale d'administration ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of State of Monaco (16 February 1991 – 2 December 1994); ambassador of France to South Africa (1988–1991); ambassador of France to Israel (1982–1986); ambassador of France to Benin (1961–1964); ambassador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P39))
- **Awards:** Officer of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Grand Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870#P166))

## About

Dupont is said to be the first foreign ambassador to have met with Nelson Mandela after his historic release.

## Questions

**When was Jacques Dupont born?**  
Jacques Dupont was born on 22 October 1929 in Troyes.

**What positions has Jacques Dupont held?**  
Positions held by Jacques Dupont include: Minister of State of Monaco (1991–1994); ambassador of France to South Africa (1988–1991); ambassador of France to Israel (1982–1986); ambassador of France to Benin (1961–1964); ambassador.

**Where did Jacques Dupont study?**  
Jacques Dupont was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jacques Dupont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Dupont_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1677870](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677870) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: French Ambassador in Israel (FL63043000) (cropped).jpg by IPPA photographer (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:French_Ambassador_in_Israel_(FL63043000)_(cropped).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Jacques Dupont". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jacques-dupont. Retrieved 4 November 2026.