Happy birthday! Hubert Védrine turns 79 today
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Former French Foreign Minister Hubert Védrine is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.
Popular politician Hubert Védrine has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Védrine, a cultural icon
Born in Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde on July 31, 1947, Hubert Védrine's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Védrine'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 Hubert hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hubert Védrine as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.
Happy Birthday, Hubert, you're the best!
Hubert Védrine career in pictures
French Minister of Foreign Affairs (1997 - 2002)
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