Happy birthday! José Manuel Barroso turns 70 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 70 on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026.

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Former European Commission president José Manuel Barroso is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician José Manuel Barroso has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Barroso, a cultural icon

Born José Manuel Durão Barroso in Lisbon on March 23, 1956, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Portuguese history. Barroso'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 José Manuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for José Manuel Barroso as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, José Manuel, you're the best!

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