Christine Lagarde
President of the European Central Bank
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of the European Central Bank
Born
January 1, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
economist, lawyer, politician
FranceBorn in 9th arrondissement of Paris
1956
Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris (1956-01-01)
1999
Positionchairperson
2000
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2007
PositionMinister of Agriculture and Fisheries (2007–2007)
2007
PositionMinister of the Economy, Finances and Industry (2007–2010)
2007
Awardprix de la Carpette anglaise
About
Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde is a French politician and lawyer who has been the president of the European Central Bank since 2019. She previously served as the 11th Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2011 to 2019. Lagarde had also served in the Government of France, most prominently as Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry from 2007 until 2011. She is the first woman to hold each of those posts.
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Who is Christine Lagarde?+
Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde is a French politician and lawyer who has been the president of the European Central Bank since 2019. She previously served as the 11th Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2011 to 2019. Lagarde had also served in the Government of France
What does the name Christine mean?+
The name Christine means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is of French origin.
When was Christine Lagarde born?+
Christine Lagarde was born on January 1, 1956.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.
The name Christine is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Christine. Christina.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Christine — January 1, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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