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Nicole Merry, an English model also known as Claire, is the first wife of French footballer Thierry Henry. The couple married in July 2003, at the height of his time at Arsenal.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 2003 | Marriage to Thierry Henry |
| 2005 (approx.) | Birth of their daughter, Téa |
| July 2007 | Separation announced, after about four years of marriage |
Press reports at the time claimed a settlement of around £10 million. Neither side confirmed it in detail, so we present it as a reported figure.
Henry, born on 17 August 1977, became Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with France and later played for Barcelona and the New York Red Bulls. Since retiring he has worked as a pundit and coach.
Merry has largely stayed out of the public eye. We do not publish details about her current life, location or family beyond what is in the cited reports.
For other celebrity marriages with documented timelines, see Vicki Lawrence and Katie Price young.
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