Bernard Bardin

Bernard Bardin (2 August 1934 – 3 February 2023) was a French teacher and politician.

Biography
Born in Cervon on 2 August 1934, Bardin was a teacher at the Collège de Clamecy before becoming a parliamentary assistant to François Mitterrand. In 1986, President Mitterrand appointed him president of the Departmental Council of Nièvre, a role he served until 2001.

Elected Mayor of Clamecy in 1977, he served in this role until 2008. During this term, he provided the commune with a multipurpose town hall, as well as cultural and sports facilities. The commune's museum was renovated and enlarged from 1996 to 2005.

From 1981 to 1993, Bardin was a deputy of the National Assembly, serving in Nièvre's 3rd constituency.

Bernard Bardin died on 3 February 2023, at the age of 88.