History of Brigitte Macron in Timeline

Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher, best known as the wife of Emmanuel Macron, the President of France. She gained public attention due to their age-gap relationship, having been Emmanuel Macron's teacher before their marriage. Prior to her role as First Lady, she taught French and Latin. As First Lady, she has focused on education and disability awareness, maintaining a relatively low-profile compared to some of her predecessors while still playing a supportive role to her husband's presidency.

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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 later married Simone Pujol.

1910: Birth of Simone Pujol

In 1910, Simone Pujol, Brigitte Macron's mother, was born. She later married Jean Trogneux.

1951: André-Louis Auzière's birth

In 1951, André-Louis Auzière, who would later marry Brigitte Trogneux, was born.

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

In June 1974, Brigitte married banker André-Louis Auzière, with whom she had three children.

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: Runs for City Council Seat

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

1991: Move to Amiens

In 1991, Brigitte Macron and her family moved from Truchtersheim to Amiens.

1993: Meets Emmanuel Macron

In 1993, Brigitte Macron met the 15-year-old Emmanuel Macron at La Providence High School in Amiens, where she was his teacher.

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: Brigitte divorces André-Louis Auzière

In January 2006, Brigitte divorced André-Louis Auzière.

October 2007: Brigitte marries Emmanuel Macron

On October 20, 2007, Brigitte 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 where she taught French to Frédéric and Jean Arnault.

2015: Leaves Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague

In 2015, Brigitte Macron concluded her teaching position at Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague in Paris.

2017: Active Role in Presidential Campaign

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

March 2018: Identity Theft Complaint Filed

In March 2018, the Élysée Palace filed a complaint for identity theft after discovering Brigitte Macron's name was being used to obtain preferential treatment in luxury establishments through a false email address.

August 22, 2018: Complaint Filed Against Brigitte Macron

On August 22, 2018, Thierry-Paul Valette filed a complaint against Brigitte Macron at the Lisieux police station as part of the transparency charter, alleging offenses including passive influence peddling.

August 2019: Case Closed Without Further Action

In August 2019, the case against Brigitte Macron, filed 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 Protest

In August 2020, during the presidential couple's vacation at Fort de Brégançon, yellow vest protesters gathered on a nearby beach and launched several inflatable lobsters, one of which bore insults directed at Brigitte Macron. The case was later dismissed due to a procedural defect.

October 2021: Man Sentenced for Identity Theft

In October 2021, a 35-year-old man claiming to be Brigitte Macron's nephew was sentenced to 30 months in prison, 18 of which were suspended, for identity theft, attempted fraud, and fraud as a repeat offender.