Updated Feb 14, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Languages
French
Spouse
Philippe Bréchignac
Parents
Jean Teillac, Andrée Teillac
Education
University of Paris, University of Paris-Sud, École normale supérieure de Fontenay-aux-Roses
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Αἰκατερίνη)
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Catherine Bréchignac: French physicist.
Born in Paris (age 79).
9 awards including Associated Member of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technologies.
Studied at University of Paris.
AWARDS (9)
B
Associated Member of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technologies
WON
B
CNRS silver medal
WON
B
Commander of the National Order of Merit
WON
B
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
WON
Biography
Catherine Bréchignac is a French physicist. She is a commander of the Légion d'honneur, "secrétaire perpétuel honoraire" of the Académie des sciences and former president of the CNRS. The Times says she has "a formidable reputation for determination, decisiveness and an aptitude for analysing and clarifying complex matters." As a president of the CNRS, she was responsible for 25,000 employees, 12,000 of whom are researchers, and a budget of 2.42 billion Euros.
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