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Horace Lanfranchi, 88, French teacher and politician, president of the general council of Var (2002–2015).
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|Horace Lanfranchi (7 November 1935 – March 2024) was a French teacher and politician of The Republicans (LR).
From October 2002 to April 2015, he was the president of the general council of Var, following the resignation of Hubert Falco. He was re-elected in 2004, 2008 and 2011.
Horace Lanfranchi died in March 2024, at the age of 88.
Elective mandates
- Municipal council of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume:
- deputy mayor from 1977 to 1989
- opposition municipal councilor from 1989 to 1993
- deputy mayor from 1993 to 1995
- mayor from 1995 to 2002
- first deputy from 2002 to 2008
- General councilor of the canton of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume:
- elected general councilor in 1998
- vice president from March 2001 to October 2002
- president of the general council from October 2002 to April 2015
Distinctions
- Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite
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Sources
- Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Lanfranchi
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- Sep 26, 2026
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Horace Lanfranchi born?
- A.5 December 1935
- B.7 November 1935correct
- C.20 November 1935
- D.12 October 1935
Horace Lanfranchi was born on 7 November 1935.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the professional background of Horace Lanfranchi?
- A.Doctor and lawyer
- B.Journalist and author
- C.Teacher and politiciancorrect
- D.Engineer and architect
Horace Lanfranchi worked as a French teacher and politician.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Horace Lanfranchi was a member of which political party?
- A.Socialist Party
- B.Democratic Movement
- C.National Front
- D.The Republicanscorrect
Horace Lanfranchi was a politician of The Republicans (LR).
Source: biographical introduction
4.At what age did Horace Lanfranchi die?
- A.88correct
- B.85
- C.87
- D.89
Horace Lanfranchi died in March 2024 at the age of 88.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Whose resignation led to Horace Lanfranchi becoming the president of the general council of Var?
- A.Nicolas Sarkozy
- B.Francois Fillon
- C.Jean-Pierre Raffarin
- D.Hubert Falcocorrect
Horace Lanfranchi became president of the general council of Var following the resignation of Hubert Falco.
Source: biographical introduction
6.In which years was Horace Lanfranchi re-elected as president of the general council of Var?
- A.2004, 2008, 2011correct
- B.2006, 2007, 2013
- C.2005, 2009, 2012
- D.2003, 2007, 2010
Horace Lanfranchi was re-elected as president of the general council of Var in 2004, 2008 and 2011.
Source: biographical introduction
7.What was the first political position held by Horace Lanfranchi in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
- A.Opposition councilor
- B.First deputy
- C.Mayor
- D.Deputy mayorcorrect
Horace Lanfranchi served as deputy mayor of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume from 1977 to 1989.
Source: elective mandates
8.During which period did Horace Lanfranchi serve as the mayor of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
- A.1977-1989
- B.2002-2008
- C.1995-2002correct
- D.1993-1995
Horace Lanfranchi held the position of mayor from 1995 to 2002.
Source: elective mandates
9.In what year was Horace Lanfranchi first elected as a general councilor of the canton of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
- A.2002
- B.1995
- C.1998correct
- D.2001
Horace Lanfranchi was elected as a general councilor of the canton in 1998.
Source: elective mandates
10.What honor was bestowed upon Horace Lanfranchi?
- A.Commander of the Order of Academic Palms
- B.Knight of the Legion of Honour
- C.Knight of the Ordre national du Méritecorrect
- D.Officer of the Arts and Letters
Horace Lanfranchi received the distinction of Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite.
Source: distinctions
11.For how long did Horace Lanfranchi serve as the president of the general council of Var?
- A.From 2002 to 2015correct
- B.From 1998 to 2015
- C.From 2001 to 2015
- D.From 2002 to 2011
Horace Lanfranchi served as president of the general council from October 2002 to April 2015.
Source: elective mandates
12.When did Horace Lanfranchi serve as vice president of the general council of the canton of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
- A.1995 to 1998
- B.1998 to 2001
- C.March 2001 to October 2002correct
- D.October 2002 to April 2008
Horace Lanfranchi was vice president from March 2001 to October 2002.
Source: elective mandates
13.What position did Horace Lanfranchi hold in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume from 2002 to 2008?
- A.Deputy mayor
- B.First deputycorrect
- C.Mayor
- D.Opposition councilor
Horace Lanfranchi served as the first deputy of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume from 2002 to 2008.
Source: elective mandates
14.Which role did Horace Lanfranchi hold immediately after his time as opposition municipal councilor?
- A.Mayor
- B.General councilor
- C.First deputy
- D.Deputy mayorcorrect
Horace Lanfranchi was deputy mayor from 1993 to 1995, following his time as an opposition councilor.
Source: elective mandates
15.In what month and year did Horace Lanfranchi pass away?
- A.April 2024
- B.February 2024
- C.March 2024correct
- D.May 2024
Horace Lanfranchi died in March 2024.
Source: biographical introduction
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