Happy birthday! Horst Köhler turns 83 today

The iconic and legendary economist turns 83 on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

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Former Managing Director of the IMF Horst Köhler is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed economists of his generation.

Popular economist-politician Horst Köhler has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Köhler, a cultural icon

Born in Heidenstein on February 22, 1943, Horst Köhler's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Köhler's not just a great economist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Horst hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Horst Köhler as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Horst, you're the best!

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