Jacques Brunhes

Jacques Brunhes (7 October 1934 – 30 September 2020) was a French politician.^[1] A member of the French Communist Party, he served Hauts-de-Seine in the National Assembly from 1978 to 1986. Brunhes returned to the National Assembly in 1988, and served until 2001, when he was appointed Minister of Tourism. His tenure as government minister ended in 2002, and he was reelected a deputy until 2007.

Jacques Brunhes
Member of the National Assembly for Hauts-de-Seine's 1st constituency
In office 19 June 2002 – 19 June 2007
Preceded by	Dominique Frélaut
Succeeded by	Roland Muzeau
In office 13 June 1988 – 23 November 2001
Preceded by	multi-member district elected by proportional representation
Succeeded by	Dominique Frélaut
In office 3 April 1978 – 1 April 1986
Preceded by	Waldeck L'Huillier
Succeeded by	constituency abolished for proportional representation
Regional Councillor of Île-de-France
In office 1978–1985
General Councillor of Hauts-de-Seine
In office 18 March 1985 – 27 June 1988
Mayor of Gennevilliers
In office 22 September 1987 – October 2001
Preceded by	Lucien Lanternier
Succeeded by	Jacques Bourgoin
Minister of Tourism
In office 23 October 2001 – 6 May 2002
President	Jacques Chirac
Prime Minister	Lionel Jospin
Preceded by	Michelle Demessine
Succeeded by	Gilles de Robien
Personal details
Born	(1934-10-07)7 October 1934 Paris, France
Died	30 September 2020(2020-09-30) (aged 85) Paris, France
Political party	PCF
Occupation	Teacher

Early life and education

Brunhes was born in Paris, and was the son of a taxi driver. After studying at the École normale d'instituteurs d’Auteuil, he obtained a teaching license in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.^{[citation needed]}

Career

In 1962, he became a professor of history and geography in Villeneuve-la-Garenne.^{[citation needed]}

Brunhes was elected to the National Assembly in 1978, representing Hauts-de-Seine's 1st constituency. During his terms, he served as Secretary of the Assembly, Vice-President, and quaestor. Additionally, he chaired the friendship groups between France, Vietnam, and Cambodia.^[2] From 2002 to 2007, he was a member of the Study Group on the Question of Tibet.^[3]

In addition to his time in the National Assembly, Brunhes served as Mayor of Gennevilliers and a General Councillor for Hauts-de-Seine. He was also appointed by Jacques Chirac to serve as Minister of Tourism from 2001 to 2002.^[1]

Personal life

Jacques Brunhes died on 30 September 2020 at the age of 85.^[4]

Awards and honours

• Knight of the Legion of Honour (2008)^[5]