Anne-Marie Campora (19 November 1938 – 12 November 2015) was a Monegasque politician.

Anne-Marie Campora
Born19 November 1938
Died12 November 2015(2015-11-12) (aged 76)
Resting placeMonaco Cemetery
OccupationPolitician
ParentCharles Campora
RelativesJean-Louis Campora (twin brother)

Early life and family background

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Anne-Marie Campora was born in 1938.[1] Her father, Charles Campora, served as the president of AS Monaco FC, the national football club of Monaco.[2] Her twin brother, Jean-Louis Campora, served as the president of AS Monaco FC from 1975 to 2003, and as the president of the National Council from 1993 to 2003.[2]

Career

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Campona served as the mayor of Monaco from 1991 to 2003.[3] She was the first and only woman to serve as the mayor of Monaco.[4]

Death

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Campora died on 12 November 2015.[1] Her funeral was held at the Saint-Charles Church in Monaco.[1][5] It was attended by Albert II, Prince of Monaco, mayor Georges Marsan, and all members of the Council of Government.[5] Campora was buried in her family tomb at the Monaco Cemetery.[5]

In September 2021, a public square in Monaco was named after her (Place Anne-Marie Campora).[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hillion, Anne-Claire (November 12, 2015). "L'ancien maire de Monaco est décédée à l'âge de 76 ans". Nice Matin. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Dupuis, Jérôme (May 8, 1999). "Albert contre la vieille garde". L'Express. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Anciens Maires". Ville de Monaco. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  4. ^ Verany, Cedric (March 8, 2014). "Quelle place pour les femmes au pouvoir à Monaco?". Monaco Matin. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Hillion, Anne-Claire (November 19, 2015). "L'hommage monégasque à Anne-Marie Campora". Monaco Matin. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "La Mairie de Monaco et les femmes, une histoire d'engagement". Magazine - Vivre ma ville (in French). 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Monaco
1991-2003
Succeeded by