Jean-Claude Thomas
- March 16, 1950
- November 12, 2018
- 68 years
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Jean-Claude Thomas, 68, French politician, Deputy (1988–2012).
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|Jean-Claude Thomas (16 March 1950 – 13 November 2018) was a member of the National Assembly of France. He represented the Marne department, and was a member of the Gauche démocrate et républicaine.[citation needed]
Biography
Early Life
Jean-Claude Thomas was born on 16 March 1950 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Born to Roger Thomas and Georgette Roy, his family collectively ran a grocery store in Paris. When he was three years old, he was sent to Nièvre to live with his aunt and grandparents.
He graduated from the boarding school Lycée Jules-Renard in 1968, and went to medical school in Dijon. He later earned a doctoral degree from a dental school in Reims and became a dentist in 1978.
Political Career
Thomas became deputy to Jean Falala in 1981 and continued in his position when Falala was elected mayor of Reims in 1983. In 1985, Thomas became General Councillor of the newly created Reims-10 district.
Thomas was elected Deputy of the 3rd District of Marne on 18 June 1988 with a slim 50.29% majority over Jean-Claude Fontalirand. He was re-elected in 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007.
Jean Falala resigned in 1999 amid health concerns, and was succeeded by Jean-Louis Schneiter. Schneiter kept Thomas as General Councillor, and was re-elected in 2001.
However, in 2008, Thomas was defeated by socialist Stéphane Rummel, with 58.15% to 41.85% of votes.
Thomas opted not to run for re-election in Marne's 3rd district in the 2012 elections, instead being succeeded by Philippe-Armand Martin.
Jean-Claude Thomas died on 13 November 2018 at age 68.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the date of birth for Jean-Claude Thomas?
- A.18 June 1950
- B.16 March 1953
- C.16 March 1950correct
- D.13 November 1950
Jean-Claude Thomas was born on 16 March 1950 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Source: Early Life section
2.In which city was Jean-Claude Thomas born?
- A.Pariscorrect
- B.Reims
- C.Dijon
- D.Nièvre
Jean-Claude Thomas was born in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Source: Early Life section
3.Where did Jean-Claude Thomas live starting at age three?
- A.Reims
- B.Dijon
- C.Paris
- D.Nièvrecorrect
When Jean-Claude Thomas was three years old, he was sent to Nièvre to live with his aunt and grandparents.
Source: Early Life section
4.What profession did Jean-Claude Thomas begin practicing in 1978?
- A.Dentistcorrect
- B.Grocer
- C.Doctor
- D.Teacher
Jean-Claude Thomas earned a doctoral degree from a dental school in Reims and became a dentist in 1978.
Source: Early Life section
5.Which educational institution did Jean-Claude Thomas graduate from in 1968?
- A.Lycée Jules-Renardcorrect
- B.University of Paris
- C.Reims Dental School
- D.Dijon Medical School
Jean-Claude Thomas graduated from the boarding school Lycée Jules-Renard in 1968.
Source: Early Life section
6.Who was the politician that Jean-Claude Thomas became a deputy to in 1981?
- A.Philippe-Armand Martin
- B.Jean-Claude Fontalirand
- C.Jean Falalacorrect
- D.Jean-Louis Schneiter
Thomas became deputy to Jean Falala in 1981.
Source: Political Career section
7.In what year was Jean-Claude Thomas elected General Councillor of the Reims-10 district?
- A.1983
- B.1988
- C.1985correct
- D.1981
In 1985, Thomas became General Councillor of the newly created Reims-10 district.
Source: Political Career section
8.Against whom did Jean-Claude Thomas run in the 1988 election for Deputy of the 3rd District of Marne?
- A.Jean Falala
- B.Jean-Claude Fontalirandcorrect
- C.Philippe-Armand Martin
- D.Stéphane Rummel
Jean-Claude Thomas was elected on 18 June 1988 with a majority over Jean-Claude Fontalirand.
Source: Political Career section
9.What was the winning vote percentage for Jean-Claude Thomas in the 1988 election?
- A.41.85%
- B.50.29%correct
- C.58.15%
- D.52.29%
Jean-Claude Thomas was elected with a slim 50.29% majority.
Source: Political Career section
10.Who succeeded Jean Falala as mayor in 1999?
- A.Jean-Claude Thomas
- B.Philippe-Armand Martin
- C.Jean-Louis Schneitercorrect
- D.Stéphane Rummel
Jean Falala resigned in 1999 and was succeeded by Jean-Louis Schneiter.
Source: Political Career section
11.Which candidate defeated Jean-Claude Thomas in 2008?
- A.Jean-Louis Schneiter
- B.Stéphane Rummelcorrect
- C.Jean-Claude Fontalirand
- D.Philippe-Armand Martin
In 2008, Thomas was defeated by socialist Stéphane Rummel.
Source: Political Career section
12.Who succeeded Jean-Claude Thomas in Marne's 3rd district after the 2012 elections?
- A.Philippe-Armand Martincorrect
- B.Jean-Louis Schneiter
- C.Stéphane Rummel
- D.Jean Falala
Thomas opted not to run for re-election in 2012, being succeeded by Philippe-Armand Martin.
Source: Political Career section
13.On what date did Jean-Claude Thomas pass away?
- A.16 March 2018
- B.13 November 2018correct
- C.16 March 1950
- D.13 November 2012
Jean-Claude Thomas died on 13 November 2018 at age 68.
Source: Political Career section
14.What was the name of Jean-Claude Thomas's mother?
- A.Marie Thomas
- B.Georgette Roycorrect
- C.Alice Falala
- D.Jeanne Renard
Jean-Claude Thomas was born to parents Roger Thomas and Georgette Roy.
Source: Early Life section
15.How old was Jean-Claude Thomas when he died?
- A.65
- B.68correct
- C.62
- D.70
Jean-Claude Thomas died on 13 November 2018 at age 68.
Source: Political Career section
16.Which political group was Jean-Claude Thomas a member of?
- A.Socialist Party
- B.Gauche démocrate et républicainecorrect
- C.Reims-10 District Council
- D.National Assembly of France
Jean-Claude Thomas was a member of the Gauche démocrate et républicaine.
Source: Biography introduction
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