Lionel Jospin

93rd Prime Minister of France (1997–2002)
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Lionel Jospin

Summary

Lionel Jospin is a human[1]. He was born in Meudon[2]. He was born on July 12, 1937[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 22, 2026[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and witness filmed[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lionel Jospin was born in Meudon[2].
  • Lionel Jospin died in Paris[4].
  • Lionel Jospin was born on July 12, 1937[3].
  • Lionel Jospin died on March 22, 2026[5].
  • Lionel Jospin's father was Robert Jospin[10].
  • Lionel Jospin's mother was Mireille Jospin[11].
  • Among Lionel Jospin's spouses was Élisabeth Dannenmuller[12].
  • Lionel Jospin was married to Sylviane Agacinski[13].
  • A child of Lionel Jospin was Eva Jospin[14].
  • A child of Lionel Jospin was Hugo Jospin[15].
  • Lionel Jospin held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Lionel Jospin's native language[17].
  • Lionel Jospin's professions included politician[6].
  • Lionel Jospin worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Lionel Jospin worked as a witness filmed[8].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of Prime Minister of France[18].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of First Secretary of the French Socialist Party[19].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of First Secretary of the French Socialist Party[20].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of French Education Minister[21].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of Member of the European Parliament[22].
  • Lionel Jospin held the position of member of the Consitutional council[23].
  • Among Lionel Jospin's employers was University of Paris-Sud[24].
  • Lionel Jospin was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[25].
  • Lionel Jospin was educated at École nationale d'administration[26].
  • Lionel Jospin was educated at Sciences Po[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lionel Jospin was born in Meudon[2]. He was born on July 12, 1937[3]. His father was Robert Jospin[10]. His mother was Mireille Jospin[11]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Lycée Charlemagne[25], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; École nationale d'administration[26], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1945[33], headquartered in Strasbourg[34]; Sciences Po[27], a public university[35], in France[36], founded in 1872[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[39], an educational facility[40], in France[41], founded in 1965[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and witness filmed[8]. Lionel Jospin was employed by University of Paris-Sud[24]. Positions held include Prime Minister of France[18], a public office[43], in France[44], founded in 1958[45]; First Secretary of the French Socialist Party[19], a position[46], in France[47], founded in 1969[48]; French Education Minister[21], a position[49], in France[50]; Member of the European Parliament[22], a member of parliament[51], founded in 1979[52]; member of the Consitutional council[23]; and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports[53], a position[54], in France[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[56], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[57], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[58], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[59], Order of the Star of Romania[60], and Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[61].

Personal Life

Spouses include Élisabeth Dannenmuller[12], a psychologist[62], b. 1942[63], of France[64] and Sylviane Agacinski[13], a journalist[65], b. 1945[66], of France[67], awarded the prix Moron[68], specialised in philosophy[69]. Children include Eva Jospin[14], a visual artist[70], b. 1975[71], of France[72], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[73] and Hugo Jospin[15], a film score composer[74], b. 1973[75], of France[76]. Lionel Jospin's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[77]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party[78].

Death and Burial

Lionel Jospin died on March 22, 2026[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[79].

Why It Matters

Lionel Jospin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Lionel Jospin born?

Lionel Jospin's place of birth was Meudon[2].

Where did Lionel Jospin die?

Lionel Jospin passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Lionel Jospin's parents?

Lionel Jospin's father was Robert Jospin[10]. Lionel Jospin's mother was Mireille Jospin[11].

Who was Lionel Jospin married to?

Lionel Jospin's spouses include Élisabeth Dannenmuller[12] and Sylviane Agacinski[13].

What did Lionel Jospin do for work?

Lionel Jospin worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and witness filmed[8].

Where did Lionel Jospin go to school?

Lionel Jospin was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[25], École nationale d'administration[26], Sciences Po[27], and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[39].

What awards did Lionel Jospin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[56], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[57], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[58], and Officer of the National Order of Quebec[59].

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