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Chantal Biya (Chantal Pulchérie Vigouroux) was born on 4 December, 1970 in Dimako, East Province, Cameroon, is a First Lady of Cameroon. Discover Chantal Biya's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
| Popular As |
Chantal Pulchérie Vigouroux |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
4 December, 1970 |
| Birthday |
4 December |
| Birthplace |
Dimako, East Province, Cameroon |
| Nationality |
Cameroon
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Chantal Biya Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Chantal Biya height not available right now. We will update Chantal Biya's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Chantal Biya's Husband?
Her husband is Paul Biya (m. 23 April 1994)
| Family |
| Parents |
Georges Vigouroux Rosette Ndongo Mengolo |
| Husband |
Paul Biya (m. 23 April 1994) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Chantal Biya Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chantal Biya worth at the age of 53 years old? Chantal Biya’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Cameroon. We have estimated Chantal Biya's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Chantal Biya Social Network
Timeline
Chantal Biya ( Chantal Pulchérie Vigouroux; born 4 December 1969) is the first lady of Cameroon.
Chantal Biya was born in Dimako, East Province, Cameroon.
Her father was French expatriate Georges Vigouroux.
Her mother, Rosette Ndongo Mengolo, was a Miss Doumé pageant winner.
She has twin sons Franck and Patrick Hertz (born 1987) with her first husband.
With Paul Biya, she has two children: Paul Jr. and Anastasia Brenda.
Chantal Biya is known for her elaborate hairstyles.
Her signature style is called the banane, and is used for formal occasions.
Biya has popularised other styles.
Collectively, they are known as the Chantal Biya.
She is known for her exotic wardrobe.
Among her favourite designers are high-end European labels such as Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton.
She established the Fondation Chantal Biya in 1994.
She married Paul Biya, who is 36 years her senior, on 23 April 1994, after his first wife, Jeanne-Irène Biya, died in 1992.
In 1996, she hosted the inaugural First Ladies Summit in Yaoundé.
The Jeunesse active pour Chantal Biya is an organ of her husband's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement.
Paul and Chantal Biya's corruption and the theft of national assets of Cameroon has been well-documented.
With her son Franck, she purchased apartments in Paris despite no visible income.
Her mother was elected mayor of Bangou following the July 2007 municipal elections.
She spent her adolescence in Yaoundé.
In November 2010, Bertrand Teyou published a book, La belle de la république bananière: ChantalBiya, de la rue au palais (English: "The Belle of the Banana Republic: ChantalBiya, from the Streets to the Palace"), tracing Biya's rise from humble origins to become First Lady.
He was subsequently given a two-year prison term on charges of "insult to character" and organising an "illegal demonstration" for attempting to hold a public reading.
Amnesty International and PEN International's Writers in Prison Committee both protested his arrest and issued appeals on his behalf.
Amnesty International named him a prisoner of conscience.
He was freed in April 2011 when a well wisher agreed to pay his fine in order that he might seek treatment for his worsening health.
U.S. diplomatic cables confirm endemic corruption in Cameroon, which reportedly amounted to more than $650 million between 2017 and 2022.
