Happy birthday! Claude Guéant turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary politician turns 80 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

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Former French Interior Minister Claude Guéant is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Claude Guéant has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Guéant, a cultural icon

Born in Vimy on January 17, 1945, Claude Guéant's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Guéant's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Claude hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Claude Guéant as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Claude, you're the best!