Georges Marsan (born 20 March 1957) is a Monégasque politician serving as
Mayor of Monaco since 2003. A member of the Communal Evolution (EC) party, he was first elected to the
Communal Council of Monaco
The Communal Council is the body responsible for the civil administration of the four ''quartiers'' of the Principality of Monaco. Because Monaco is both a nation and a city, the council chooses the mayor of Monaco and his/her officers. It consis ...
in 1991. Marsan is a pharmacist by trade.
Early life
Georges Marsan was born in 1957.
Both his father Gérard and grandfather Antoine were
pharmacists.
The family pharmacy was established on Rue Grimaldi in 1908.
[ Shortly after, it was relocated to the Place d'Armes in ]La Condamine
La Condamine ( lij, A Cundamina ) is the central ward in the Principality of Monaco. Its landmarks include Port Hercules, the Rainier III Nautical Stadium, and the Princess Antoinette Park. Its farmer's market at the ''Place d'Armes'' dates fro ...
. Meanwhile, one of his grandfathers was a neighbourhood mayor who helped write the Constitution of Monaco
The Constitution of Monaco, first adopted in 1911 after the Monégasque Revolution and heavily revised by Prince Rainier III on 17 December 1962, outlines three branches of government, including several administrative offices and a number of coun ...
in 1911 in the wake of the Monégasque Revolution
The Monégasque Revolution of 1910 was a series of confrontations by the subjects of Monaco against their ruler, Prince Albert I of Monaco, Prince Albert I. It led to the end of absolute monarchy with the promulgation of the Constitution of Mon ...
.[
Marsan graduated from the ]University of Montpellier
The University of Montpellier (french: Université de Montpellier) is a public research university located in Montpellier, in south-east of France. Established in 1220, the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest universities in the wor ...
in pharmacy in 1979.[
]
Career
Marsan started his career as a pharmacist in the family business on the Place d'Armes.[ He serves as president of the Ordre des Pharmaciens de Monaco.] In 1991, Marsan was asked to run for the Monaco Communal Council by now-former Mayor Anne-Marie Campora
Anne-Marie Campora (19 November 1938 – 12 November 2015) was a Monegasque politician.
Early life and family background
Anne-Marie Campora was born in 1938. Her father, Charles Campora, served as the president of AS Monaco FC, the national foot ...
; he was elected.[
He has served as Mayor of Monaco since 2003.][ He has been elected five times (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019).] He was the sole candidate in 2011 and 2019. He won by 75% in 2015.
Marsan is Grand Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles
The Order of Saint Charles (french: Ordre de Saint Charles) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in Monaco on 15 March 1858.
Award
This order rewards service to the State or Prince. In particular cases, it may be granted to foreign ...
.[
]
Personal life
Marsan is married.[ He has a son and two daughters.][
]
See also
* 2019 Monegasque municipal elections
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Marsan, Georges
Living people
1957 births
University of Montpellier alumni
Monegasque pharmacists
Mayors of Monaco
Grand Officers of the Order of Saint-Charles