Happy birthday! Dominique Perben turns 80 today
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Former French Minister of Justice Dominique Perben 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 Dominique Perben has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Perben, a cultural icon
Born in Lyon on August 11, 1945, Dominique Perben's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Perben'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 Dominique hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dominique Perben as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.
Happy Birthday, Dominique, you're the best!
Dominique Perben career in pictures
Minister of Justice of France (2002 - 2005)
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