Colette Flesch
Luxembourgish politician (1937-2026)
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- Born
- 16 April 1937, Dudelange
- Died
- 21 January 2026, Luxembourg
- Citizenship
- Luxembourg
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- politician, diplomat, fencer, athlete, mayor
- Height
- 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
- Weight
- 58 kg (128 lb)
Colette Marie Alice Madeleine Flesch (16 April 1937 – 21 January 2026) was a Luxembourgish politician and fencer who most notably served as Mayor of Luxembourg City from 1969 to 1980 and as Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1980 to 1984, becoming the first woman to hold either position.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 | |
| 1964 Summer Olympics | 1964 | |
| 1968 Summer Olympics | 1968 |
Awards and honours
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown 1981
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic 1983
- Kulturgroschen 1994
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q451544 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.