Jean-Hugues Colonna

Jean-Hugues Dieudonné Colonna[1] (born 31 May 1934) is a French Socialist Party politician.

Born in Cargèse, Corse-du-Sud, Colonna moved to Nice in the 1970s to be a teacher of physical education.

[3] While in the Assembly, he was an advisor on Corsican affairs for Gaston Defferre, the Minister of the Interior.

[4] In 1988, he was defeated in the run-off for the 5th constituency of the department by Christian Estrosi.

[5] He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in April 1998 for "34 years of civil and military service, trade union activities and elected public service".