5 things to know about French president-elect Emmanuel Macron
  • 7 years ago
At 39, Macron will become France's youngest leader since Napoleon when he is inaugurated on Sunday. Macron studied philosophy at Paris Nanterre University before completing his master's of public affairs at the Sciences Po and graduating from École nationale d'administration. Macron was an investment banker at Rothschild from 2008 to 2012. When he was in high school, Macron fell in love with his 40-year-old drama teacher, who was married with three children. His parents were against the affair, but Macron was steadfast and married Brigitte Trogneux in 2007. In 2014, Macron became minister of economy, industry and digital data under President Francois Hollande.