Jean Taittinger

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French politician

Gender:

Male

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Birth:

25 January 1923(Paris)

Death:

23 September 2012(Epalinges)

Family:

Father:

Pierre Taittinger

Siblings:

Guy Taittinger

Claude Taittinger

Pierre-Christian Taittinger

Children:

Anne-Claire Taittinger

Jean-Frantz Taittinger

Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger

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Biography

Introduction

Jean Taittinger (25 January 1923 – 23 September 2012) was a French politician and member of the champagne producing Taittinger family.

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.

He was the son of politician and businessman Pierre Taittinger.