Happy birthday! Erik Orsenna turns 79 today

The iconic and legendary author turns 79 on Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026.

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French academician Erik Orsenna is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Erik Orsenna has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Orsenna, a cultural icon

Born Erik Arnoult in Paris on March 22, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Orsenna's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Erik hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Erik Orsenna as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Erik, you're the best!

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