Martine David
- February 16, 2025
- 72 years
About Martine David
Martine David, 72, French politician, deputy (1988–2007), mayor of Saint-Priest (2003–2014).
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|Martine Yvette David (née Fouchier; 19 December 1952 – 16 February 2025) was a French politician of the Socialist Party (PS).
Life and career
Born in Loches on 19 December 1952, David grew up in Décines-Charpieu. A secretary by profession, she joined the PS in 1971. She served on the Municipal Council of Décines-Charpieu after the 1983 municipal election.
In 1988, David was the substitute for Jean Poperen, elected to the National Assembly representing Rhône's 13th constituency. On 10 May 1988, Poperen was named Secretary of State for Parliamentary Affairs [fr], allowing David to take the position on 29 July of that year. In 1993, she was elected to the seat in her own right, then was re-elected in 1997 and 2002.
In 2001, David became deputy mayor of Saint-Priest. On 29 November 2003, Mayor Bruno Polga resigned, leaving her to take the mayoralty. She was re-elected in 2008. In the 2007 legislative election, she was defeated by Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) candidate Philippe Meunier despite support from Ségolène Royal and Dominique Strauss-Kahn. She therefore lost her seat in the National Assembly that she had held for 19 years. In the 2014 municipal election, she lost her seat as mayor of Saint-Priest to UMP candidate Gilles Gascon despite support from Bruno Polga, Claude Bartolone, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, and Manuel Valls. On 1 January 2013, she had been named a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
David died in Saint-Priest on 16 February 2025, at the age of 72.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which French commune was Martine David born?
- A.Saint-Priest
- B.Lochescorrect
- C.Décines-Charpieu
- D.Paris
Martine David was born in the French commune of Loches on 19 December 1952.
Source: Life and career section
2.What was the professional occupation of Martine David before she focused on her political career?
- A.Lawyer
- B.Journalist
- C.Secretarycorrect
- D.Teacher
Before entering full-time politics, Martine David worked as a secretary.
Source: Life and career section
3.In what year did Martine David first join the Socialist Party?
- A.1988
- B.1971correct
- C.1968
- D.1983
Martine David joined the Socialist Party in 1971.
Source: Life and career section
4.Martine David served on the Municipal Council of which commune after the 1983 election?
- A.Saint-Priest
- B.Loches
- C.Lyon
- D.Décines-Charpieucorrect
Martine David served on the Municipal Council of Décines-Charpieu after the 1983 municipal election.
Source: Life and career section
5.Who did Martine David replace in the National Assembly in 1988?
- A.Bruno Polga
- B.Gilles Gascon
- C.Jean Poperencorrect
- D.Philippe Meunier
Martine David became a deputy in 1988 as the substitute for Jean Poperen.
Source: Life and career section
6.When did Martine David officially take her position in the National Assembly in 1988?
- A.10 May 1988
- B.1 January 1988
- C.29 July 1988correct
- D.19 December 1988
After Jean Poperen was named Secretary of State, Martine David took his position on 29 July 1988.
Source: Life and career section
7.How long did Martine David hold her seat in the National Assembly in total?
- A.15 years
- B.17 years
- C.21 years
- D.19 yearscorrect
Martine David held her seat in the National Assembly for a total of 19 years.
Source: Life and career section
8.Which political party candidate defeated Martine David in the 2007 legislative election?
- A.Philippe Meuniercorrect
- B.Gilles Gascon
- C.Jean Poperen
- D.Bruno Polga
Martine David lost her legislative seat in 2007 to Philippe Meunier, who was a candidate for the UMP.
Source: Life and career section
9.In what year did Martine David become the deputy mayor of Saint-Priest?
- A.1997
- B.2001correct
- C.2003
- D.2008
Martine David became the deputy mayor of Saint-Priest in 2001.
Source: Life and career section
10.Under what circumstance did Martine David become the mayor of Saint-Priest in 2003?
- A.An appointment by the Prime Minister
- B.The death of the mayor
- C.Winning a special election
- D.The resignation of Bruno Polgacorrect
Martine David took the mayoralty of Saint-Priest on 29 November 2003 after Bruno Polga resigned.
Source: Life and career section
11.Which political figure defeated Martine David in the 2014 municipal election?
- A.Gilles Gasconcorrect
- B.Bruno Polga
- C.Jean Poperen
- D.Philippe Meunier
Martine David lost her seat as mayor of Saint-Priest to Gilles Gascon in the 2014 municipal election.
Source: Life and career section
12.What award was granted to Martine David on 1 January 2013?
- A.National Order of Merit
- B.Knight of the Legion of Honourcorrect
- C.Officer of the Legion of Honour
- D.Mayor of the Year Award
Martine David was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour on 1 January 2013.
Source: Life and career section
13.In which city did Martine David pass away?
- A.Saint-Priestcorrect
- B.Loches
- C.Décines-Charpieu
- D.Paris
Martine David died in Saint-Priest on 16 February 2025.
Source: Life and career section
14.How old was Martine David at the time of her death?
- A.72correct
- B.71
- C.70
- D.73
Martine David died at the age of 72.
Source: Life and career section
15.Which of these politicians supported Martine David during her 2014 election defeat?
- A.Dominique Strauss-Kahn
- B.Najat Vallaud-Belkacemcorrect
- C.Ségolène Royal
- D.Philippe Meunier
During the 2014 municipal election, Martine David had support from individuals including Najat Vallaud-Belkacem.
Source: Life and career section
16.What is the full name of Martine David at birth?
- A.Martine Yvette Fouchiercorrect
- B.Martine Yvette David
- C.Martine Louise Fouchier
- D.Martine Fouchier David
Martine David was born Martine Yvette Fouchier.
Source: Introductory paragraph
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