Francis Hardy (14 December 1923 – 11 March 2021) was a French politician.
[1] Prior to his political career, Hardy played rugby for US Cognac and subsequently became president of the club.
[3] As Mayor of Cognac, he installed a library and an art museum.
[6][7] In the 2014 French municipal elections, he supported Noël Belliot for Mayor of Cognac.
[8][9] Francis Hardy died on 11 March 2021 at the age of 97.