Pierre Bergé

Pierre Bergé (French pronunciation: [pjɛːʁ bɛʁʒe]; 14 November 1930 – 8 September 2017) was a French industrialist and patron. He was the co-founder of Yves Saint Laurent Couture House and onetime life partner and longtime business partner of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

Pierre Bergé
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Bergé in 2012
Born(1930-11-14)14 November 1930
Oléron, France
Died8 September 2017(2017-09-08) (aged 86)
NationalityFrench
OccupationBusinessman
Partner(s)Yves Saint Laurent

Bergé was recognized with the Order of Orange-Nassau, Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and Legion of Honor.

Bergé died of myopathy on 8 September 2017, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at the age of 86.[1]

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