Jacques Duhamel (September 24, 1924 – July 8, 1977) was a French Resistance fighter and politician.
After the Liberation of France, he completed his Licence de droit and was admitted at École nationale d'administration, from which he graduated in 1947.
He also implemented reforms to support decentralized cultural organizations and promoted art in public buildings.
In addition to his ministerial roles, Duhamel was a Member of Parliament representing Jura and the mayor of Dole.
Despite battling a long illness, he remained active in public life until his death in 1977 at the age of 52.