Jean Saint-Josse (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ sɛ̃ ʒɔs]; born 22 March 1944[1] in Coarraze, Pyrénées-Atlantiques) is a French politician and former member of the Rally for the Republic (RPR), he was the leader of the ruralist Hunting, Fishing, Nature and Traditions (CPNT) party until 2008.[2]

Jean Saint-Josse
Jean Saint-Josse in 2003
Mayor of Coarraze
Assumed office
16 June 1995
Preceded byJean Penouil
Member of the European Parliament
In office
1999–2004
President of Hunt, Fish, Nature, Traditions
In office
1998–2008
Preceded byAndré Goustat
Succeeded byFrédéric Nihous
Personal details
Born (1944-03-22) 22 March 1944 (age 80)
Coarraze, France
Political partyRPR
Hunting, Fishing, Nature and Traditions
Children4

In the 2002 presidential election[3] he won 4.23%[4] as candidate of CPNT. He is a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dod's European companion. Vacher Dod Publishers. 2001. p. 272. ISBN 9780905702292. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  2. ^ "Jean Saint-Josse quitte la présidence de Chasse, Pêche, Nature et Traditions". Le Monde. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  3. ^ Tagliabue, John (3 April 2002). "France's First-Round Presidential Ballot Takes Shape". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  4. ^ Gaffney, John, ed. (2004). The French presidential and legislative elections of 2002. Burlington, VT: Ashgate. p. 326. ISBN 978-0-7546-3436-2. Retrieved 25 January 2011.