Happy birthday! Edwy Plenel turns 74 today
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Mediapart's founder-editor Edwy Plenel is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.
Popular journalist Edwy Plenel has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Plenel, a cultural icon
Born Hervé Edwy Plenel in Nantes on August 31, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Plenel's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Edwy hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Edwy Plenel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.
Happy Birthday, Edwy, you're the best!
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