Jean-Paul David, (14 December 1912 – 31 July 2007), was a French politician. He was mayor of Mantes-la-Jolie between 1947 and 1977 and deputy for Seine-et-Oise (later Yvelines).
Son of Ernest-Henri David (municipal councillor in the administration of Paris), he spent his childhood and early adolescence in Meknes, where his father was assigned as an engineering officer. After attending primary school and the Lycée Poeymireau in Meknes, he was sent away to complete his secondary education in Paris. Boarding at the Louis-le-Grand, he rubbed shoulders with Georges Pompidou and Senghor, and was awarded his two baccalauréats. After graduating from the Sorbonne with a history degree, Jean-Paul David began his political career in 1935 as chief of staff to Paul Bénazet (in charge of the Senate Air Committee). Paul Anxionnaz then appointed him Secretary-General for Radical Youth for Seine-et-Oise, in charge of its reorganisation between 1936 and 1939.
When World War II began, he was mobilised as an officer in the 7th Tank Battalion, where he distinguished himself by his courage and conduct. During the Occupation he devoted himself to his transport business, which he had created to further the repatriation of French prisoners of war. He was recognised after the Liberation of Paris for his activities in the "Police Prefecture" network of the Organisation civile et militaire.
Political career under the Fourth and Fifth Republicsedit
Jean-Paul David was elected Radical Socialist Party deputy for Seine-et-Oise in 1946, a position which he retained until 1962. He was on the right wing of the Radical Socialist Party and later became secretary-general of the Rally of Republican Lefts. The Rally of Republican Lefts was badly weakened by defections and in 1960 he joined with Pierre Marcilhacy to create from its remnants the European Liberal Party. This small party was later absorbed into the Reformist Movement in 1973.
In 1950 he acquired fame by founding the anti-communistPaix et Liberté movement, which was highly active until 1955 and earned him a regular spot on French national radio.[1]
Jean-Paul David was elected mayor of Mantes-la-Jolie in 1947 for the RGR, and remained mayor for five terms until defeated in 1977, by the Socialist candidate Paul Picard. From 1967 to 1967 he was also president of the Union of Yvelines Mayors.
Jean-Paul David retired from political life in 1977 and he died on 31 July 2007 at the age of 95.
Eric Duhamel, « Jean-Paul David et le mouvement Paix et Liberté, un anticommunisme radical » in. Jean Delmas et Jean Kessler (dir.), Renseignement et propagande pendant la guerre froide, 1947–1953, Brussels, Complexe, 1999, p. 217-225 (in French).
Notes and referencesedit
^Georges-Henri Soutou, La Guerre de cinquante ans. Les relations Est-Ouest 1943–1990, Fayard 2001, p. 143 (in French)
January 01, 1970
jean, paul, david, december, 1912, july, 2007, french, politician, mayor, mantes, jolie, between, 1947, 1977, deputy, seine, oise, later, yvelines, personal, detailsborn, 1912, december, 1912miélan, france, died31, july, 2007, 2007, aged, versailles, france, r. Jean Paul David 14 December 1912 31 July 2007 was a French politician He was mayor of Mantes la Jolie between 1947 and 1977 and deputy for Seine et Oise later Yvelines Jean Paul DavidPersonal detailsBorn 1912 12 14 14 December 1912Mielan France Died31 July 2007 2007 07 31 aged 94 Versailles France ResidenceSeine et Oise Contents 1 Youth and early career 2 Political career under the Fourth and Fifth Republics 3 Mandats 4 Distinctions 5 Bibliography 6 Notes and referencesYouth and early career editSon of Ernest Henri David municipal councillor in the administration of Paris he spent his childhood and early adolescence in Meknes where his father was assigned as an engineering officer After attending primary school and the Lycee Poeymireau in Meknes he was sent away to complete his secondary education in Paris Boarding at the Louis le Grand he rubbed shoulders with Georges Pompidou and Senghor and was awarded his two baccalaureats After graduating from the Sorbonne with a history degree Jean Paul David began his political career in 1935 as chief of staff to Paul Benazet in charge of the Senate Air Committee Paul Anxionnaz then appointed him Secretary General for Radical Youth for Seine et Oise in charge of its reorganisation between 1936 and 1939 When World War II began he was mobilised as an officer in the 7th Tank Battalion where he distinguished himself by his courage and conduct During the Occupation he devoted himself to his transport business which he had created to further the repatriation of French prisoners of war He was recognised after the Liberation of Paris for his activities in the Police Prefecture network of the Organisation civile et militaire Political career under the Fourth and Fifth Republics editJean Paul David was elected Radical Socialist Party deputy for Seine et Oise in 1946 a position which he retained until 1962 He was on the right wing of the Radical Socialist Party and later became secretary general of the Rally of Republican Lefts The Rally of Republican Lefts was badly weakened by defections and in 1960 he joined with Pierre Marcilhacy to create from its remnants the European Liberal Party This small party was later absorbed into the Reformist Movement in 1973 In 1950 he acquired fame by founding the anti communist Paix et Liberte movement which was highly active until 1955 and earned him a regular spot on French national radio 1 Jean Paul David was elected mayor of Mantes la Jolie in 1947 for the RGR and remained mayor for five terms until defeated in 1977 by the Socialist candidate Paul Picard From 1967 to 1967 he was also president of the Union of Yvelines Mayors Jean Paul David retired from political life in 1977 and he died on 31 July 2007 at the age of 95 Mandats editDeputy Radical then Rally of Republican Lefts then Democratic Entente de Seine et Oise 1946 1962 Mayor of Mantes la Jolie 1947 1977 then Honorary Mayor Distinctions editLegion of Honour Croix de Guerre 1939 1945 Order of Ouissam Alaouite Morocco Bibliography editEric Duhamel Jean Paul David et le mouvement Paix et Liberte un anticommunisme radical in Jean Delmas et Jean Kessler dir Renseignement et propagande pendant la guerre froide 1947 1953 Brussels Complexe 1999 p 217 225 in French Notes and references edit Georges Henri Soutou La Guerre de cinquante ans Les relations Est Ouest 1943 1990 Fayard 2001 p 143 in French Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jean Paul David amp oldid 1152717380, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
