Jacques Duhamel (September 24, 1924 – July 8, 1977) was a French Resistance fighter and politician.[1][2]
Jacques Duhamel | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office January 7, 1971 – March 28, 1973 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacques Chaban-Delmas Pierre Messmer |
| Preceded by | André Bettencourt (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Druon |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office June 22, 1969 – January 7, 1971 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacques Chaban-Delmas |
| Preceded by | Robert Boulin |
| Succeeded by | Michel Cointat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1924 Paris, France |
| Died | 8 July 1977 (aged 52) Paris, France |
| Political party | Centre Democracy and Progress |
| Spouse | Colette Rousselot |
| Children | Jérôme Duhamel Olivier Duhamel Stéphane Duhamel Gilles Duhamel |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po École nationale d'administration |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was Minister of Agriculture from 1969 to 1971 and Minister of Culture from 1971 to 1973.[1]
Early years
editJacques Duhamel was born in Paris in 1924. A young French Resistance fighter, he was incarcerated in Fresnes Prison in 1943. After the Liberation of France, he completed his Licence de droit and was admitted at École nationale d'administration, from which he graduated in 1947.[1]
Professional activities
editDuring his tenure as Minister of Culture, he worked on integrating cultural initiatives into daily life, emphasizing education, audiovisual development, and urban aesthetics. He also implemented reforms to support decentralized cultural organizations and promoted art in public buildings.
In addition to his ministerial roles, Duhamel was a Member of Parliament representing Jura and the mayor of Dole. Despite battling a long illness, he remained active in public life until his death in 1977 at the age of 52.
References
edit- ^ a b c Guichard, Alain (9 July 1977). "M. Jacques Duhamel est mort Au terme d'une longue et douloureuse épreuve". Le Monde (in French).
- ^ "Family tree of Jacques DUHAMEL". Geneanet. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
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