Gilles Martinet

1916–2006 (age 90)

Biography

Gilles Martinet (1916–2006) served as a politician with a steadfast sense of responsibility, always attentive to the everyday needs of the citizens he represented. His long career bore witness to many transitions, and he approached each new challenge with a commitment to public service.

Even today, people remember him for his accessibility, his sincere demeanor and his readiness to lend an ear. He now rests in Batignolles Cemetery, where his contribution to civic life continues to be remembered.

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