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Jean-Claude Gaudin - 10 things to know with detail
Jean-Claude Gaudin is a French politician who served as the Mayor of Marseille from 1995 to 2020.
He was born on October 8, 1939 in Marseille, France.
Gaudin is a member of the Republicans, a center-right political party in France.
He has also served as a Senator for Bouches-du-Rhône from 1989 to 2017.
Gaudin was elected as the Mayor of Marseille in 1995, succeeding Robert Vigouroux.
During his time as Mayor, Gaudin focused on urban development, infrastructure projects, and improving the quality of life for residents of Marseille.
He faced criticism for his handling of the city's social issues, such as poverty, crime, and unemployment.
Gaudin announced in 2018 that he would not seek re-election as Mayor in 2020, citing health reasons.
He was succeeded by Michèle Rubirola, who became the first female Mayor of Marseille.
Gaudin has received several honors and awards for his public service, including the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit.