Claude Pompidou

About

Wife of Georges Pompidou, who was the French president erin 1969 to 1974. She was a noted philanthropist and patron of art.

Before Fame

She met her future husband while studying law in Paris.

Trivia

She helped establish the Centre Georges Pompidou in memory of her husband.

Family Life

She married Georges Pompidou in 1935 and stayed with him despite her aversion to political life.

Associated With

Jacques Chirac, the future president of France, was the treasurer of her Centre for several years.