Jack Lang (French politician)

Jack Lang (born September 2, 1939) is a French politician.

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September 2 - 1939 - French - Politician

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Jack Lang was born in Mirecourt, in the Vosges département of France.

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Mirecourt - Vosges - Département

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He is best known for having fulfilled the positions of:

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• Minister of Culture (May 22, 1981-March 19, 1986 and May 13, 1988-March 29, 1993)
• Minister of Education (April 3, 1992-March 29, 1993 and March 27, 2000-May 5, 2002)

In 1981, while Minister of Culture, he dreamt up the Fête de la Musique, a massive celebration of music held on June 21st in France, Belgium and Switzerland where many amateur musicians give open air performances for free.

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Fête de la Musique - Belgium - Switzerland

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He is one of the main potential candidates to the French presidential election, 2007.

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