Happy birthday! Amancio Ortega turns 89 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on March 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary business man turns 89 on Friday, Mar. 28, 2025.

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Zara founder Amancio Ortega is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man Amancio Ortega has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ortega, a cultural icon

Born Amancio Ortega Gaona in Padrón on March 28, 1936, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Ortega's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Amancio hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Amancio Ortega as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Amancio, you're the best!