Olivier Guichard

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Olivier Guichard (27 July 1920 – 20 January 2004) was a French politician who led the Pays de la Loire region for many years and held several national ministerial posts.

Early life
- Born in Néac, Gironde, France.
- Joined the French Army in 1944 and fought in World War II, earning the Médaille militaire and the Croix de guerre.

Political career
- Joined the Gaullist movement after the war and held various local offices before entering national politics.
- National ministries:
- Minister of National Education (1969–1972)
- Minister of Equipment, Housing and Tourism (1972–1974)
- Minister of Justice (Keeper of the Seals) (1976–1977)
- Regional leadership:
- President of the Regional Council of Pays de la Loire (1974–1998)
- Local government:
- Mayor of Néac (1962–1971)
- Mayor of La Baule-Escoublac (1971–1995)
- National Assembly:
- Long-time member for Loire-Atlantique (varied terms between 1967 and 1997)

Party affiliation
- UDR (1967–1978)
- RPR (1978–1997)

Death
- Died in Paris on 20 January 2004 at the age of 83.