PARIS — Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac — weathering his notorious ...

Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband, former French president Jacques Chirac, during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career.

Bernadette Chirac was known as the loyal companion of one of France’s key postwar politicians. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS (AP) — Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac — weathering his notorious ...

Widow of French ex-president Jacques Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator known for her charity work ...

Bernadette Chirac, the widow of former French president Jacques Chirac, died at the age of 93, her daughter told AFP on Saturday.

PARIS (dpa) – If French President Jacques Chirac succeeds in getting re-elected next spring, his popular and media savvy first lady, Bernadette, will undoubtedly have played a key role. “Bernadette ...

Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the loyal companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP ...

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