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Brigitte Macron

Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher best known as the wife of Emmanuel Macron, the current President of France. Their relationship began when he was her student, a situation that garnered significant media attention due to the age difference. Before her marriage to Macron, she taught French and Latin at a private school in Amiens. As the First Lady, she has focused on educational and charitable causes, particularly those related to children and people with disabilities. Brigitte Macron's fashion choices and public appearances are also frequently covered by the media, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in French society.

1909: Birth of Jean Trogneux

In 1909, Jean Trogneux, Brigitte Macron's father, was born.

1910: Birth of Simone Pujol

In 1910, Simone Pujol, Brigitte Macron's mother, was born.

1951: Birth of André-Louis Auzière

In 1951, André-Louis Auzière, Brigitte Macron's first husband, was born.

April 1953: Brigitte Macron Born

In April 1953, Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux (later Auzière, then Macron) was born.

June 1974: Marriage to André-Louis Auzière

On 22 June 1974, Brigitte married banker André-Louis Auzière.

1975: Birth of Sébastien Auzière

In 1975, Sébastien Auzière, Brigitte Macron's son, was born.

1977: Birth of Laurence Auzière

In 1977, Laurence Auzière, Brigitte Macron's daughter, was born.

1984: Birth of Tiphaine Auzière

In 1984, Tiphaine Auzière, Brigitte Macron's daughter, was born.

1989: Unsuccessful City Council Run

In 1989, Brigitte Macron (then Auzière) ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the city council of Truchtersheim.

1991: Move to Amiens

In 1991, Brigitte and André-Louis Auzière moved to Amiens.

1993: Meets Emmanuel Macron

In 1993, Brigitte Macron met 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.

1998: Death of Simone Pujol

In 1998, Simone Pujol, Brigitte Macron's mother, passed away.

January 2006: Divorce from Auzière

In January 2006, Brigitte divorced André-Louis Auzière.

October 2007: Marriage to Emmanuel Macron

On 20 October 2007, Brigitte married Emmanuel Macron.

2007: Teaches at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague

From 2007, Brigitte Macron taught at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague in Paris, a prestigious private school.

2015: Leaves Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague

In 2015, Brigitte Macron stopped teaching at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague.

2017: Active Role in Presidential Campaign

In 2017, Brigitte Macron played an active role in her husband's presidential campaign.

March 2018: Complaint Filed for Identity Theft

In March 2018, the Élysée Palace filed a complaint for identity theft after discovering Brigitte Macron's name was used to obtain preferential treatment.

August 2018: Complaint Filed Against Brigitte Macron

On 22 August 2018, Thierry-Paul Valette filed a complaint against Brigitte Macron at the Lisieux police station regarding influence peddling.

August 2019: Case Closed Without Action

In August 2019, the case filed against Brigitte Macron in August 2018 was closed without further action.

2019: Death of André-Louis Auzière

In 2019, André-Louis Auzière, Brigitte Macron's first husband, passed away.

August 2020: Yellow Vest Protests

In August 2020, during the presidential couple's vacation at Fort de Brégançon, yellow vest protesters launched inflatable lobsters with insults directed at Brigitte Macron.

October 2021: Man Sentenced for Identity Theft

In October 2021, a man claiming to be Brigitte Macron's nephew was sentenced to prison for identity theft, attempted fraud, and fraud.

May 2025: Filmed Shoving Husband's Face

In May 2025, Brigitte Macron was filmed shoving her hand in her husband Emmanuel's face, which he described as "joking around".

2025: Harrassment Charges Filed Following Online Campaign

In 2025, a group of people faced harrassment charges following an online campaign claiming that Brigitte Macron was born male.