# Michel Spiro

_French physicist_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Michel Spiro is a French physicist and was President of the CERN Council between 2010 and 2013.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 February 1946 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Roanne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P27))
- **Occupation:** physicist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P106))
- **Education:** École polytechnique; Lycée Louis-le-Grand; Lycée Jean Puy de Roanne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (2019–2024); president (2016–2017); President of the CERN Council (1 January 2010 – 31 December 2012); president (2010–2013); director (2003–2010) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P39))
- **Awards:** prix Thibaud; Prix Félix-Robin; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Joliot-Curie Prize; Officer of the Legion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498#P166))

## Questions

**When was Michel Spiro born?**  
Michel Spiro was born on 24 February 1946 in Roanne.

**What positions has Michel Spiro held?**  
Positions held by Michel Spiro include: president (2019–2024); president (2016–2017); President of the CERN Council (2010–2012); president (2010–2013); director (2003–2010).

**Where did Michel Spiro study?**  
Michel Spiro was educated at École polytechnique, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Jean Puy de Roanne.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Michel Spiro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Spiro) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q15711498](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15711498) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Michel Spiro.jpg by CERN (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michel_Spiro.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Michel Spiro". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michel-spiro. Retrieved 6 November 2026.