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
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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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