French journalist and politician (1942–2024)
Jean-François Pernin |
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In office 2001–2008 |
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In office 1995–2001 |
Preceded by | Paul Pernin [fr] |
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Succeeded by | Michèle Blumenthal [fr] |
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Born | (1942-01-20)20 January 1942 |
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Died | 13 February 2024(2024-02-13) (aged 82) |
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Nationality | French |
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Political party | UDF |
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Occupation | Journalist |
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Jean-François Pernin (20 January 1942 – 13 February 2024) was a French journalist and politician of the Union for French Democracy (UDF).
Biography
Born on 20 January 1942, Pernin was the son of fellow politician Paul Pernin [fr]. He worked for Le Monde as a journalist for 20 years.[1] In 1995, under the list of Camille Cabana [fr], he was elected Mayor of the 12th arrondissement of Paris and became an advisor to President Jacques Chirac. In 2001, he battled socialist Michèle Blumenthal [fr] before narrowly losing in the second round.[2] However, he was elected to the Council of Paris that year. In 2007, he ran for the National Assembly in Paris's 8th constituency, losing in the first round after obtaining 12.31% of the vote.[3]
In 2008, he refused to run with MoDem and instead entered the race as an independent.[4] He earned 6.50% of the vote.[5]
Jean-François Pernin died on 13 February 2024, at the age of 82.[6]
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