Jean-Paul Proust
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Jean-Paul Proust was the Minister of State
of Monaco
. He held that position from 1 June 2005 (assuming this role one month later than scheduled because of HSH Rainier III
's death) until 29 March 2010, having been appointed three months earlier by the prince and the French government
. Like all previous ministers of state in Monaco, Proust did not grow up or live in Monaco.
He has been a long-time member of the French
civil service. His most prominent positions previous to his appoinment in Monaco included serving as Prefect of Guadeloupe
from November 1989 to July 1991 and as the chief of police of Paris
from 2001 to 6 December 2004.
Being Minister of State, a post equivalent to Prime Minister, he also had the honor of administering Prince Albert II his oath of office as king of Monaco.
Proust died overnight on 7/8 April 2010.
Minister of State (Monaco)
The Minister of State is the head of the government of Monaco, though he is appointed by and subordinate to the Prince or Princess of Monaco. During his term, he is responsible for leading the government's action and is in charge of foreign relations...
of Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
. He held that position from 1 June 2005 (assuming this role one month later than scheduled because of HSH Rainier III
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco , styled His Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince of Monaco, ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest ruling monarchs of the 20th century.Though he was best known outside of Europe for having married American...
's death) until 29 March 2010, having been appointed three months earlier by the prince and the French government
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Like all previous ministers of state in Monaco, Proust did not grow up or live in Monaco.
He has been a long-time member of the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
civil service. His most prominent positions previous to his appoinment in Monaco included serving as Prefect of Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
from November 1989 to July 1991 and as the chief of police of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
from 2001 to 6 December 2004.
Being Minister of State, a post equivalent to Prime Minister, he also had the honor of administering Prince Albert II his oath of office as king of Monaco.
Proust died overnight on 7/8 April 2010.