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Henri Jean (born 1954) served as Prefect of Saint Pierre and Miquelon from March 2016 to January 2018. [1] [2] He replaced Jean-Christophe Bouvier and was replaced by Thierry Devimeux.

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  1. "The guest of the editorial: Henri Jean".
  2. "Henri Jean is the new prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon".