Happy birthday! Amin Maalouf turns 77 today

The iconic and legendary author turns 77 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

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French academician Amin Maalouf is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Amin Maalouf has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Maalouf, a cultural icon

Born in Beirut on February 25, 1949, Amin Maalouf's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Maalouf's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Amin hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Amin Maalouf as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Amin, you're the best!

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