Jean-Pierre Soisson
Jean-Pierre Soisson (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pjɛʁ swasɔ̃]; born 9 November 1934) is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement. He was a deputy in the National Assembly of France for the first district of Yonne for several terms between 1968 and 2012; mayor of Auxerre from 1971 to 1998; President of the Regional Council of Burgundy (1992–93 and 1998–2004); and national minister of youth, labour, public administration and agriculture.
Jean-Pierre Soisson | |
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Jean-Pierre Soisson in 2006 | |
| President of the Regional Council of Burgundy | |
| In office 16 March 1998 – 28 March 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-François Bazin |
| Succeeded by | François Patriat |
| Mayor of Auxerre | |
| In office 14 March 1971 – 5 April 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Moreau |
| Succeeded by | Jean Garnault |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1934 Auxerre, France |
| Political party | UMP |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po, ÉNA |
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