Jean-Paul Proust

Monégasque politician and police officer

Jean-Paul Proust - Monégasque politician and police officer
Born

March 3rd, 1940
85 years ago

Died

2010
15 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Monaco

Links & References

Served as the 21st Minister of State of Monaco from 2000 to 2004. Held the position of Director of the Monaco Police Force prior to political office. Played a significant role in the administrative and security developments within the principality. Managed various governmental initiatives focused on public safety and urban development.

Served as Minister of State of Monaco

Directed the Monaco Police Force

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