Happy birthday! Edwy Plenel turns 71 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 71 on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

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Mediapart's founder-editor Edwy Plenel is celebrating his 71st 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 71st 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 71.

Happy Birthday, Edwy, you're the best!

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