Marion Maréchal

Birth Name: Marion Jeanne Caroline Le Pen

Place of Birth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Date of Birth: 10 December, 1989

Ethnicity: Belgian Flemish, French [including Breton], Swiss-French, Maltese

Marion Maréchal is a French politician, associated with far-right movements in the country. She has been Executive Vice President of Reconquête, from 19 April, 2022 to 12 June, 2024; as well as, a Member of the European Parliament, since 16 July, 2024, and, previously, a Member of tle National Assembly for Vaucluse’s 3rd constituency, from 20 June, 2012 to 20 June, 2017. She was one of the youngest members of parliament in the history of the Fifth Republic; and was then involved in education and political advocacy, before returning to politics.

Marion is the daughter of Yann Le Pen and Roger Auque. Her maternal grandfather, Jean-Marie Le Pen, was President of the National Front, from 5 October, 1972 to 15 January, 2011, and subsequently Honorary President of the National Front, from 16 January, 2011 to 20 August, 2015. Her maternal aunt is lawyer and politician Marine Le Pen, who has been President of the National Rally, from 16 January, 2011 to 13 September, 2021, Chair of the Europe of Nations and Freedom Group, from 15 June, 2015 to 19 June, 2017, and President of the National Rally group in the National Assembly.

Marion is married to Italian politician Vincenzo Sofo, a member of the Brothers of Italy (FdI). She has a daughter with her former husband, businessperson Matthieu Decosse; and a daughter with Vincenzo.

Marion’s paternal grandfather was Robert André Kneignaert-Auque (the son of Gilbert Pierre Auque and Rachel Léonie Kneignaert). Rachel was the daughter of Henri Charles Keignaert and Reinilde Mathilde Warlop.

Marion’s paternal grandmother was named Geneviève Boudry.

Marion’s maternal grandfather was Jean Marie Le Pen (the son of Jean Le Pen and Anne Marie Madeleine Hervé). Jean Marie was born in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany. Anne was the daughter of Vincent Marie Hervé and Marie Vincente Robert.

Marion’s maternal grandmother was Pierrette Lallane (the daughter of Pierre Lalanne and Jeannette Sirgue). Pierrette was born in Aire-sur-l’Adour. Pierre was the son of Jean Maurice Lalanne and Marie Léonie Remazeilles. Jeannette was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Sirgue and Pauline Vincent.

Source: Genealogy of Marion Maréchal – https://gw.geneanet.org