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1985
Pierre Bergé Awarded

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Like Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé has been awarded for his achievements on numerous occasions. In 2001, he was named Grand Mécène des Arts de la Culture. President François Hollande made him Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur in 2015.  

“Concerning the Légion d’honneur, Jack Lang named me Chevalier, François Mitterrand Officier, Laurent Fabius Commandeur, and today François Hollande Grand Officier. The friendship and admiration I have for them make me receive these decorations with joy, gratitude, and no hesitation at all.”  

Pierre Bergé, speech for the Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur decoration ceremony, April 21, 2015.

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Pierre Bergé decorated with the medal of Chevalier de Légion d'honneur by Jack Lang, Paris, March 29, 1985., © Droits Réservés
Pierre Bergé decorated with the medal of Chevalier de Légion d'honneur by Jack Lang, Paris, March 29, 1985.
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François Mitterrand awarding Pierre Bergé the medal of Officier de la Légion d'honneur, Palais de l'Elysée, Paris., © Droits Réservés
François Mitterrand awarding Pierre Bergé the medal of Officier de la Légion d'honneur, Palais de l'Elysée, Paris.
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