Jean-Paul Proust
| Jean-Paul Proust | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of State of Monaco | |
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In office 1 June 2005 – 29 March 2010 | |
| Monarch | Albert II |
| Preceded by | Patrick Leclercq |
| Succeeded by | Michel Roger |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
3 March 1940 Vaas, Sarthe, France |
| Died |
7/8 April 2010 (aged 70) Marseille, France |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | École Nationale d'Administration |
Jean-Paul Proust (3 March 1940 – 7/8 April 2010) was a French and Monegasque civil servant. He served as the Minister of State of Monaco.
Early life
Jean-Paul Proust was born on 3 March 1940 in Vaas, Sarthe, France.[1] He graduated from the École Nationale d'Administration.
Career
He was a long-time member of the French civil service. He served as Prefect of Guadeloupe from November 1989 to July 1991 and as the chief of police of Paris from 2001 to 6 December 2004.
He then served as the Monegasque Minister of State, a post equivalent to Prime Minister. As such, he had the honor of administering Prince Albert II his oath of office as Sovereign Prince of Monaco.[2] He held that position from 1 June 2005 (assuming this role one month later than scheduled because of Prince Rainier III's death) until 29 March 2010, having been appointed three months earlier by the prince and the French government.
He was made a Grand Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles (25 March 2010).[3]He was the head of government of Monaco until 2010.
Death
He died overnight on 7/8 April 2010.[4]
References
- ↑ Jean-Paul Proust's obituary
- ↑ Bremner, Charles; Keeley, Graham (18 November 2005). "A-list absentees spoil prince's big day". The Times. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
- ↑ Nomination by Sovereign Ordonnance n°2694 of 25 March 2010 (French)
- ↑ Death of Mr Jean-Paul Proust, former Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco
External links
- Jean-Paul Proust's obituary (French)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Patrick Leclercq |
Minister of State of Monaco 2005–2010 |
Succeeded by Michel Roger |
