# Jean Bène

_French politician (1901–1992)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Jean Bène was a lifelong politician in France and a leader in the French Resistance.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 July 1901 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pézenas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P19))
- **Died:** 26 April 1992 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P570))
- **Place of death:** Saint-Georges-d'Orques ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; French resistance fighter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P106))
- **Political party:** French Section of the Workers' International; Socialist Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P102))
- **Positions held:** Senator of the French Fifth Republic (28 April 1959 – 1 October 1971); president (1951–1979); Senator of the French Fourth Republic (8 December 1946 – 28 April 1959); Mayor of Pézenas (1932–1941) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Resistance Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jean Bène born?**  
Jean Bène was born on 12 July 1901 in Pézenas.

**What positions has Jean Bène held?**  
Positions held by Jean Bène include: Senator of the French Fifth Republic (1959–1971); president (1951–1979); Senator of the French Fourth Republic (1946–1959); Mayor of Pézenas (1932–1941).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean Bène](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_B%C3%A8ne) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3171045](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171045) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jean Bène.jpg by inconnu, la photo apparait être libre de droit (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean_B%C3%A8ne.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Jean Bène". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jean-bene. Retrieved 15 November 2026.