Jean-Philippe Maitre

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Jean-Philippe Maitre (18 June 1949 – 1 February 2006) was a Swiss

President of the National Council from 29 November 2004, until he resigned on 1 March 2005, due to a brain tumor
.

Maitre studied law at the University of Geneva and practiced as an attorney in Geneva.

From 1973 to 1985 he was member of the cantonal parliament of Geneva. In 1985, Maitre was elected to the government of the

Conseil d'Etat
). He resigned in 1997, after presiding the council that year.

Maitre was married and father of three.

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Preceded by
President of the Swiss National Council

2004/2005
Succeeded by