Jean Castex
Prime Minister of France from 2020 to 2022
1965 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of France from 2020 to 2022
Born
June 25, 1965
Age
~61 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, statesperson
FranceBorn in Vic-Fezensac
1965
Born in Vic-Fezensac (1965-06-25)
1989
EducationStudied at École nationale d'administration (1989–1991)
1999
Positiongeneral secretary (1999–2001)
1999
PositionGeneral secretary of prefecture of Vaucluse (1999–2001)
2001
Positionchairperson (2001–2005)
2006
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
About
Jean Castex is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 3 July 2020 to 16 May 2022. He was a member of The Republicans (LR) until 2020. Castex served for twelve years as mayor of the small town of Prades prior to his appointment as prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron. He resigned his post ahead of the 2022 legislative election. After leaving public office, he served as president of the state-owned RATP from 2022 to 2025, and has served as president of the SNCF since November 2025.
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Who is Jean Castex?+
Jean Castex is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 3 July 2020 to 16 May 2022. He was a member of The Republicans (LR) until 2020. Castex served for twelve years as mayor of the small town of Prades prior to his appointment as prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron.
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Castex born?+
Jean Castex was born on June 25, 1965.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — June 25, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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