Patrick André Leclercq (born 2 August 1938) was the Minister of State of Monaco. He was chosen by Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in December 1999,[1] to replace Michel Lévêque, who retired a few days later.[1] He had previously served as France's consul / ambassador to Spain,[1] Egypt (Jordan[1][2]), Montreal (Canada),[1] as well as in the Foreign Ministry.[2]
Patrick Leclercq | |
|---|---|
| 20th Minister of State of Monaco | |
| In office 29 March 2000 – 1 May 2005 | |
| Monarchs | Rainier III Albert II |
| Preceded by | Michel Lévêque |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Paul Proust |
| Ambassador of France to Spain | |
| In office 1996–2000 | |
| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1938 Lille, France |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Lycée Janson-de-Sailly |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po, ÉNA |
Patrick André Leclercq was born in Lille,[1] attended the prestigious Lycée Janson-de-Sailly in Paris earning his Baccalauréat, graduated from Sciences Po and the École nationale d'administration (ENA).[1]
He was due to formally step down on 1 May 2005 and to be replaced by Jean-Paul Proust, but Proust's inauguration was deferred for a few weeks owing to the death of ruling Prince Rainier.[3]
He was subsequently appointed to the board of the Monegasque company Société des Bains de Mer,[4] and he holds the Order of Saint-Charles.[5]
Honours
Foreign honours
Monaco
Grand Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles (18 November 2002)[5]
