# Michel Mercier

_French politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Michel Mercier is a French politician and who served as Minister of Justice from 2010 until 2012.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 March 1947 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bourg-de-Thizy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P106))
- **Political party:** Union for French Democracy; Democratic Movement ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P102))
- **Education:** Institut d'études politiques de Lyon; Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P69))
- **Positions held:** Senator of the French Fifth Republic (1 October 2014 – 30 September 2017); president (since 14 April 2014); Mayor of Thizy-les-Bourgs (5 January 2013 – 4 August 2017); Minister of Justice (14 November 2010 – 10 May 2012); MP for Rhone (24 May 1993 – 24 September 1995); president (2 February 1990 – 5 January 2013); member of the general council (1978–2015); Mayor of Thizy (25 March 1977 – 23 March 2001); regional council member ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955#P166))

## Questions

**When was Michel Mercier born?**  
Michel Mercier was born on 7 March 1947 in Bourg-de-Thizy.

**What positions has Michel Mercier held?**  
Positions held by Michel Mercier include: Senator of the French Fifth Republic (2014–2017); president (since 14 April 2014); Mayor of Thizy-les-Bourgs (2013–2017); Minister of Justice (2010–2012); MP for Rhone (1993–1995).

**Where did Michel Mercier study?**  
Michel Mercier was educated at Institut d'études politiques de Lyon, Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Michel Mercier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Mercier) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q12955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12955) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Michel Mercier 27 03 12.jpg by Georges Biard (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michel_Mercier_27_03_12.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Michel Mercier". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michel-mercier. Retrieved 4 November 2026.