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Brigitte Macron
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Macron in 2024
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| First Lady of France | |
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| Assumed role 14 May 2017 |
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| President | Emmanuel Macron |
| Preceded by | Valérie Trierweiler (2014) |
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Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux
13 April 1953 Amiens, France |
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| Children | 3, including Laurence Auzière-Jourdan |
| Residence | Élysée Palace |
| Occupation | Teacher (formerly) |
Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher. She is the wife of Emmanuel Macron, who is the current president of France. She became the First Lady of France when her husband was elected president in May 2017.
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Early Life and Family
Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux was born on April 13, 1953, in Amiens, France. She was the youngest of six children. Her parents were Simone and Jean Trogneux. They owned a famous chocolate company called Trogneux. This family business was started in 1872 in Amiens. Today, her nephew, Jean-Alexandre Trogneux, runs the company. Brigitte grew up in a Catholic family. She went to a private Catholic school in Amiens called Lycée du Sacré-Cœur.
Her Career as a Teacher
Brigitte Macron had a long career as a teacher. In the 1980s, she taught literature in Strasbourg. Later, in the 1990s, she taught French and Latin. She taught at Lycée la Providence, a high school in Amiens.
From 2007 to 2015, she taught at Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague. This is a very respected private school in Paris. While teaching there, she taught French to Frédéric and Jean Arnault. They are the sons of a well-known French business leader, Bernard Arnault.
How Brigitte Met Emmanuel Macron
Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron first met at Lycée la Providence. She was in charge of the after-school drama club. Emmanuel, who was 15 at the time, attended this club. Her own daughter, Laurence, was also in his class. They connected through their shared interest in theater. Their relationship grew over time, and they later married.
Her Role in Politics
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In 1989, Brigitte Macron tried to get a seat on the city council of Truchtersheim. This was the only time she ran for a political office. She was not successful in that election.
In 2017, Brigitte Macron played an important part in her husband's campaign. He was running to become the president of France. Many people said her presence was very helpful to him. During his campaign, Emmanuel Macron said his wife would have a clear role. He wanted her to be visible and active if he won.
He suggested creating an official "first lady" title for his wife. This role would come with its own staff and office. However, many people signed a petition against this idea. They did not want an official budget for the first lady. Because of this, the French government decided Brigitte Macron would not have an official title. She would also not have a special budget. She later explained that a new plan would show her role and the resources she would use. This plan was published soon after.
Personal Life
On June 22, 1974, Brigitte married André-Louis Auzière. He was a banker. They had three children together: Sébastien (born 1975), Laurence (born 1977), and Tiphaine (born 1984). The family lived in Truchtersheim until 1991. Then, they moved to Amiens.
In 1993, Brigitte met Emmanuel Macron at La Providence High School. She was his teacher, and he was a student. He was also a classmate of her daughter. Brigitte divorced André-Louis Auzière in January 2006. She then married Emmanuel Macron on October 20, 2007. She considers herself a Catholic, but she does not practice her faith regularly.
Honours and Awards
Brigitte Macron has received several special honours from other countries. These awards recognize her role as the First Lady of France.
Denmark:
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (August 28, 2018)
- Grand Cross with Breast Star in Diamonds of the Order of the Dannebrog (March 31, 2025)
Italy: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (July 1, 2021)
Ivory Coast: Commander of the Order of the Ivory Coast (December 21, 2019)
Monaco: Grand Cross of the Order of Grimaldi (June 7, 2025)
Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (June 23, 2025)
Sweden: Member Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (January 30, 2024)
See also
In Spanish: Brigitte Macron para niños
