Brigitte Macron: From Teacher to France’s First Lady

Brigitte Macron: From Teacher to First Lady

Brigitte Macron was once a schoolteacher, but she’s now known as France’s first lady. How did she make the transition? Well, it all started when she met a certain student of hers – Emmanuel Macron. You may have heard of him. He’s only the youngest head of state in France’s history. No big deal. Anyway, Brigitte left her teaching job at Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague to help her husband rise to power. Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating woman!

Brigitte comes from a family that’s famous for their chocolate. That’s right, her family owns Chocolaterie Trogneux, also known as Jean Trogneux. They’ve been making chocolate for five generations. But Brigitte didn’t just rely on her family’s business. She was also a dedicated teacher of literature at the Collège Lucie-Berger in Strasbourg back in the 80s. Later on, she taught Latin and French at a fancy private high school run by the Jesuits in Amiens. It was there that she met Emmanuel, who was just 15 at the time. Oh, and did we mention that he was also a classmate of Brigitte’s daughter? Yeah, it’s a bit of an age gap. But Emmanuel says that Brigitte is essential to his life as France’s head of state. And who are we to argue with the president?

If you want to learn more about Brigitte’s fascinating career and background, check out this article from The Telegraph.

Celebrity Name

Emmanuel Macron’s wife’s complete birth name is Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux.

Who is Brigitte Macron’s husband?

Before being the France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron was married to a banker who goes by the name André-Louis Auzière. They got married in 1974. In January of 2006, Brigitte and André would get divorced. A year later, Brigitte married Emmanuel Macron, and they have remained married since.

How did Emmanuel Macron meet his wife?

Emmanuel Macron met his wife in high school when he was just 15 years old, while she was on the other hand 40 years old and his school teacher. At that time, Brigitte taught French in Emmanuel’s school. She was a moderator for the theatre club, while he was an exemplary actor for the club. Brigitte was impressed by how good Emmanuel was not only in acting but in writing as well. As their attraction for each other grew, Emmanuel gave his word that he will marry her one day. This did not sit well with his parents which forced them to appeal to Brigitte to stay away from him. However, their love for each other saw the couple through and by October in 2007, they got married.

Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex

 

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C’est avec gravité et émotion que nous sommes ici aujourd’hui. Au nom de la France, je rends respectueusement hommage à celles et ceux qui sont tombés « les yeux plein de soleil », eux qui « ne voulaient que vivre ». La France a dénoncé le genocide dès 1915 par ses intellectuels. Elle a fait son devoir, par la Marine nationale. Et elle a accueilli les enfants et les familles qui fuyaient le genocide et ont rendu notre Nation plus grande. La France n’oubliera jamais et portera le combat de la vérité et de la reconnaissance. Contre toute résignation. Pour ceux qui sont tombés et dont ce mémorial porte les noms et certains visages. Pour nos générations et celles à venir.

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Where was Brigitte Macron born?

Brigitte Macron was born in Amiens in France. Her nationality is French.

What is the age of Emmanuel Macron’s wife? 

Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, was born on April 13, 1953. She is now 71 years old.

What are Brigitte Macron’s height and weight?

Brigitte Macron stands 5 feet 4 inches. She weighs around 115 pounds. Much of her amazing physique at her age, she owes to her diet which is composed mostly of fruits and vegetables. She also does light weight training.

How many kids does Brigitte Macron have?

Brigitte Macron does not have biological children with Emmanuel Macron. She, however, has three adult children from her previous marriage. They are Sébastien Auzièr, Laurence Auzière-Jourdan, and Tiphaine Auzière.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Love Story

What is the net worth of Brigitte Macron?

There is not much information on Brigitte’s net worth. However, her husband has a net worth of a little more than $30 million.

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