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Jean Taittinger
Jean Taittinger (25 January 1923 – 23 September 2012) was a French politician and member of the champagne producing Taittinger family.
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.
Taittinger family business.
He was the son of politician and businessman Pierre Taittinger.
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of the Aspen Institute since 18 May 2010, Jean-Pierre Jouyet is also a member of The Scientific Committee of the Bosphore Institute and one of the Patrons of the Collège des Bernardins.
Married to Brigitte Taittinger one of the grand daughters of Pierre Taittinger who founded the celebrated firm of champagne which bears his name. Brigitte Taittinger is herself the Chair and CEO of Annick Goutal Perfumes.
Bibliography.
He is the joint author with Philippe Mabille of "Don't Bury France" ("N'enterrez pas la France"