Jean Taittinger
French politician
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Jean Taittinger (25 January 1923 – 23 September 2012)[1] was a French politician and member of the champagne producing Taittinger family.
PresidentGeorges Pompidou
Prime MinisterPierre Messmer
Preceded byRené Pleven
Succeeded byJean Lecanuet
Jean Taittinger | |
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| Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice | |
| In office 5 April 1973 – 28 May 1974 | |
| President | Georges Pompidou |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Messmer |
| Preceded by | René Pleven |
| Succeeded by | Jean Lecanuet |
| Mayor of Reims | |
| In office 15 March 1959 – 13 March 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Schneiter |
| Succeeded by | Claude Lamblin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1923 |
| Died | 23 September 2012 (aged 89) |
| Spouse | Corinne Deville |
| Relations | Pierre-Christian Taittinger (half-brother) |
| Parent | Pierre Taittinger |
| Education | Collège Stanislas |
Political career
Taittinger was Minister of Budget between 7 January 1971 and 5 April 1973. He also was Minister of Justice between 5 April 1973 and 28 May 1974.
Taittinger held the position of Mayor of Reims for 18 years, leaving the position in 1977.[2]
Taittinger family business
He was the son of politician and businessman Pierre Taittinger.[3]
