Happy birthday! François Hollande turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 72 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

Former French President François Hollande is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician François Hollande has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hollande, a cultural icon

Born in Rouen on August 12, 1954, François Hollande's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Hollande'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 François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for François Hollande as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, François, you're the best!

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