Édouard Philippe (French Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	French
Date of Birth	28/11/1970
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France

Latest News about Édouard Philippe

22/03/2026

Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre in the 2026 municipal elections, defeating his main challengers and securing another term in office. The result kept his local political base intact and preserved his ability to remain a contender for the 2027 French presidential race.

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Bio/Wiki

Édouard Philippe is a French politician and lawyer who served as Prime Minister of France from 15 May 2017 to 3 July 2020.
He has served as Mayor of Le Havre, including a new term beginning in 2020.

Physical Stats & More

Height	183 cm
Weight	78 kg
Eye Color	Grey
Hair Color	Black (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College	Sciences Po, Paris, École nationale d'administration (National School of Administration) in France

Personal Life

Hobbies	Playing Football, Squash, Tennis, Boxing, Writing Novels and Blogs

Relationships & More

Sexual Orientation	Straight
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known
Wife	Edith Chabre
Children	He has three children

Family

Father	Teacher
Siblings	Sister
Spouse	Edith Chabre
Children	Son - , Daughter - One additional child Son - Anatole Son - Léonard Daughter - Sarah

Career

Political Journey	In 2001, became the deputy mayor of Le Havre In 2008, elected to the general council of Seine-Maritime in the canton of Le Havre-5 In 2010, elected mayor of Le Havre and president of the agglomeration community of Le Havre In 2012, elected in French legislative election for Seine-Maritime's 7th constituency On 15 May 2017, appointed as Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron Served as Prime Minister until 03/07/2020 On 03/09/2024, announced candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election On 22/03/2026, was re-elected mayor of Le Havre in the municipal elections

Political Journey

In 2001, became the deputy mayor of Le Havre
In 2008, elected to the general council of Seine-Maritime in the canton of Le Havre-5
In 2010, elected mayor of Le Havre and president of the agglomeration community of Le Havre
In 2012, elected in French legislative election for Seine-Maritime's 7th constituency
On 15 May 2017, appointed as Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron
Served as Prime Minister until 03/07/2020
On 03/09/2024, announced candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election
On 22/03/2026, was re-elected mayor of Le Havre in the municipal elections

Favourites

Favourite Politician	Michel Rocard

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/Avec_Edouard

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Philippe's father is from Le Havre and his mother is from Lille.
2. He is the first Prime Minister not affiliated with the President's Party since 2002.
3. Worked as a lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton from 2004 to 2007.
4. Began his political career as a supporter of Alain Juppé.
5. He was educated at Sciences Po in Paris, attended by Emmanuel Macron as well.
6. Married to Edith Chabre, a teacher at Sciences Po in Paris; married for 12 years with three children.
7. Authored 2 Political Fiction Novels: "L’Heure de vérité" (2007) and "Dans l’ombre" (2011).
8. Served as General Director of Services of the UMP in 2002 when the party was created.
9. Served as Director of Public Affairs at Areva from 2007 to 2010.
10. Member of the Council of State early in his career.
11. Oversaw labour law and taxation system reforms as part of Macron's pro-business agenda.
12. Led the police response to the yellow vests crisis starting in late 2018.
13. Implemented a 55-day national lockdown starting on 17 March 2020 as part of France's early COVID-19 response.
14. He is from a family of teachers.
15. He has a sister.
16. He has three children: Anatole, Léonard, and Sarah.

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