Jean Taittinger


Jean Taittinger was a French politician and member of the champagne producing Taittinger family.

Political career

Taittinger was Minister of Budget between 7 January 1971 and 5 April 1973. He also was Minister of Justice between 5 April 1973 and 28 May 1974.
Taittinger held the position of Mayor of Reims for 18 years, leaving the position in 1977.

Taittinger family business

He was the son of politician and businessman Pierre Taittinger.