About Jean Lèques
Lived 1931 – 2022 (aged 90). Jean Lèques was a French politician.
Jean Lèques (31 August 1931 – 1 June 2022) was a New Caledonian politician. He served as mayor of Nouméa from 1986 to 2014; between 1999 and 2001 he was the first sitting president of the government of New Caledonia under the Organic Law no. 99-209.
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Who was Jean Lèques?
New Caledonian politician (1931–2022)
When was Jean Lèques born?
Jean Lèques was born on 31 August 1931 in Nouméa.
When did Jean Lèques die?
Jean Lèques died on 1 June 2022 in Nouméa.
What was Jean Lèques's occupation?
Jean Lèques was a politician.
What nationality was Jean Lèques?
Jean Lèques was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Lèques. https://biography.guide/jean-leques/
MLA: "Jean Lèques." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-leques/.
Chicago: "Jean Lèques." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-leques/.
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