Jacques Toubon

Known for

Acting

Born

June 29, 1941 (age 85)

Birthplace

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Biography

Jacques Toubon (born 21 June 1941) is a right-wing French politician who held several major national and Parisian offices. He has been serving as Defender of Rights (Ombudsman) between 2014 and 2020.

Minister of Culture: 1993–1995; Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice: 1995–1997; Member of European Parliament: 2004–2009; Member of the National Assembly for Paris: 1981–1993 (Became minister in 1993), Elected in 1981, reelected in 1986, 1988, 1993; Deputy-mayor of Paris: 1983–2001, Reelected in 1989, 1995; Councillor of Paris: 1983–2008, Reelected in 1989, 1995, 2001; Mayor of the 13th arrondissement of Paris: 1983–2001, Reelected in 1989, 1995; Councillor of the 13th arrondissement of Pa...