Jean Besson
Jean Besson (born July 1st, 1948) is a French Senator representing the Department of Drôme and a member of the French Socialist Party.
Besson was also bestowed a Knight of the National Order of Merit in 1989 for his leadership role during the French Post Workers’ Strike of 1968.
Political Career
In 1977, at the age of 28, Besson became Deputy Mayor of Valence and from 1978-2004, he served as a Municipal Councillor in Drôme.
In 1989, Besson was elected to the French Senate for the Department of Drôme. In the Senate Besson had a number of positions including: Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, Rapporteur (parliamentary press liaison) of the Energy Budget, Chairman of the France-China interparliamentary Group, and Director of the French Institute.
Education
Prior to entering politics, Besson worked as a postman and union leader.
