Happy birthday! Gerhard Schröder turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Berlin
Last updated on April 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 80 on Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024.

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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Gerhard Schröder has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schröder, a cultural icon

Born in Mossenberg on April 7, 1944, Gerhard Schröder's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Schröder'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 Gerhard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gerhard Schröder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Gerhard, you're the best!