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France lays to rest former French first lady Bernadette Chirac
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France lays to rest former French first lady Bernadette Chirac

Le Monde (English) · Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Bernadette Chirac, who stood by her late husband during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career, died on June 5 at the age of 93.

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