Happy birthday! Édith Cresson turns 92 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 92 on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

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Former French Prime Minister Édith Cresson is celebrating her 92nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Édith Cresson has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 92nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Cresson, a cultural icon

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt on January 27, 1934, Édith Cresson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Cresson's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Édith hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Édith Cresson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 92.

Happy Birthday, Édith, you're the best!

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