# Jean-Pierre Escalettes

_French football executive (1935-2026)_

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> Jean Pierre Edmond Escalettes, known as Jean-Pierre Escalettes, was a French footballer and administrator who was the president of the French Football Federation having served in the role from 12 February 2005 to 2 July 2010. He was awarded the presidency after winning the ball with 92.56% of the vote. On 28 June 2010, Escalettes announced his resignation from his position effective 2 July.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 May 1935 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Béziers ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P19))
- **Died:** 13 April 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P570))
- **Place of death:** Arès ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P27))
- **Occupation:** association football player; sports executive; language teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P106))
- **Education:** University of Bordeaux; University of Bristol ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (12 February 2005 – 23 July 2010); president (1984–1995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the National Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jean-Pierre Escalettes born?**  
Jean-Pierre Escalettes was born on 29 May 1935 in Béziers.

**What positions has Jean-Pierre Escalettes held?**  
Positions held by Jean-Pierre Escalettes include: president (2005–2010); president (1984–1995).

**Where did Jean-Pierre Escalettes study?**  
Jean-Pierre Escalettes was educated at University of Bordeaux, University of Bristol.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean-Pierre Escalettes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Pierre_Escalettes) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q463649](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463649) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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