When was Jean-Pierre Chevènement born?

Jean-Pierre Chevènement was born on 9 March 1939 in Belfort.

What positions has Jean-Pierre Chevènement held?

Positions held by Jean-Pierre Chevènement include: president (since 2016); Minister of the Interior of France (1998–2000); Minister of the Interior of France (1997–1998); Mayor of Belfort (1983–1997); Minister of the Armed Forces.

Where did Jean-Pierre Chevènement study?

Jean-Pierre Chevènement was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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Jean-Pierre Chevènement

French politician (born 1939)

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Jean-Pierre Chevènement is a French politician who served as a minister in the 1980s and 1990s best known for his candidacy in the 2002 French presidential election. After serving as mayor of Belfort, he was elected to the Senate for the Territoire de Belfort in 2008. As a cofounder of the Socialist Party (PS) and founder of the Citizen and Republican Movement (MRC), he is a significant figure of the French Left.

Quick facts

Born: 9 March 1939 wd
Place of birth: Belfort wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Socialist Party, French Section of the Workers' International, Republicain Refoundation wd
Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration wd
Spouse: Nisa Chevènement wd
Official website: chevenement.fr wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

president (since 2016)
Minister of the Interior of France (30 December 1998 – 29 August 2000)
Minister of the Interior of France (4 June 1997 – 3 September 1998)
Mayor of Belfort (13 March 1983 – 4 June 1997)
Minister of the Armed Forces
French Education Minister
regional council member
Senator of the French Fifth Republic

Awards wd

Concours général
Order of Friendship
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Star of Romania
Prix du livre politique (2011)

Questions

When was Jean-Pierre Chevènement born?: Jean-Pierre Chevènement was born on 9 March 1939 in Belfort.
What positions has Jean-Pierre Chevènement held?: Positions held by Jean-Pierre Chevènement include: president (since 2016); Minister of the Interior of France (1998–2000); Minister of the Interior of France (1997–1998); Mayor of Belfort (1983–1997); Minister of the Armed Forces.
Where did Jean-Pierre Chevènement study?: Jean-Pierre Chevènement was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, École nationale d'administration.

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