Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies aged 93
Widow of French ex-president Jacques Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator known for her charity work Bernadette Chirac, the formidable widow of the former French president Jacques Chirac and a driving force behind his political rise, has died at the age of 93. As France’s first lady for 12 years, Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator in support of her husband, who served twice as prime minister, 18 years as mayor of Paris and two terms as president. Continu
Bernadette Chirac, the influential widow of former French President Jacques Chirac, has passed away at the age of 93. During her 12 years as France's first lady, she played a significant role behind the scenes, supporting her husband's extensive political career. Chirac was instrumental in his rise to power, which included terms as prime minister, mayor of Paris, and president.
Her passing marks the end of an era for a prominent figure in French political history who significantly influenced her husband's long public service.
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