Happy birthday! Javier Pérez de Cuéllar turns 105 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 105 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

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Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Javier Pérez de Cuéllar is celebrating his 105th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Javier Pérez de Cuéllar has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 105th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pérez de Cuéllar, a cultural icon

Born Javier Pérez de Cuéllar y de la Guerra in Lima on January 19, 1920, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Peruvian history. Pérez de Cuéllar'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 Javier hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Javier Pérez de Cuéllar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 105.

Happy Birthday, Javier, you're the best!

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