Early Life and Education of Brigitte Macron: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Brigitte Macron, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher known primarily as the wife of Emmanuel Macron, the current President of France. Their relationship garnered significant media attention due to their age difference; she was his teacher when he was a student. She accompanies her husband on state visits and engagements, maintaining a public profile as the First Lady of France.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1909: Birth of Jean Trogneux

In 1909, Jean Trogneux, Brigitte Macron's father, was born. He was the owner of Chocolaterie Trogneux and passed away in 1994.

1910: Birth of Simone Pujol

In 1910, Simone Pujol, Brigitte Macron's mother, was born. She later married Jean Trogneux and passed away in 1998.

1951: Birth of André-Louis Auzière

In 1951, André-Louis Auzière, Brigitte Macron's first husband, was born. He married Brigitte in 1974 and passed away in 2019.

April 1953: Brigitte Macron Born

In April 1953, Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux (later Macron) was born in France. She is the wife of Emmanuel Macron, the current president of France.

June 1974: Brigitte marries André-Louis Auzière

On 22 June 1974, Brigitte married banker André-Louis Auzière. They later had three children and resided in Truchtersheim.

1975: Birth of Sébastien Auzière

In 1975, Sébastien Auzière, one of Brigitte Macron's children, was born to Brigitte and André-Louis Auzière.

1977: Birth of Laurence Auzière

In 1977, Laurence Auzière, one of Brigitte Macron's children, was born to Brigitte and André-Louis Auzière.

1984: Birth of Tiphaine Auzière

In 1984, Tiphaine Auzière, one of Brigitte Macron's children, was born to Brigitte and André-Louis Auzière.

1989: Runs for City Council of Truchtersheim

In 1989, Brigitte Macron, then Brigitte Auzière, ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the city council of Truchtersheim. It was the only time she ran for office.

1991: Move to Amiens

In 1991, Brigitte Macron and her then-husband, André-Louis Auzière, moved from Truchtersheim to Amiens.

1993: Meets Emmanuel Macron

In 1993, Brigitte Macron met the 15-year-old Emmanuel Macron, who was a student in her class at La Providence High School.

1994: Death of Jean Trogneux

In 1994, Jean Trogneux, Brigitte Macron's father, passed away. He was born in 1909 and was the owner of Chocolaterie Trogneux.

1998: Death of Simone Pujol

In 1998, Simone Pujol, Brigitte Macron's mother, passed away. She was born in 1910 and was married to Jean Trogneux.

January 2006: Divorce from André-Louis Auzière

In January 2006, Brigitte divorced André-Louis Auzière after being married since 1974. They had three children together.

October 2007: Marriage to Emmanuel Macron

On 20 October 2007, Brigitte Macron married Emmanuel Macron.

2007: Teaches at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague

In 2007, Brigitte Macron began teaching at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague in Paris, a prestigious private school. She remained there until 2015.

2015: Leaves Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague

In 2015, Brigitte Macron concluded her teaching tenure at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague in Paris, where she had been teaching since 2007.

2017: Active Role in Presidential Campaign

In 2017, Brigitte Macron played an active and essential role in her husband Emmanuel Macron's presidential campaign. He stated that she would have the role that she always had and would not be hidden.