Happy birthday! László Sólyom turns 84 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 84 on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

László Sólyom is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-president László Sólyom has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sólyom, a cultural icon

Born in Pécs on January 3, 1942, László Sólyom's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Hungarian history. Sólyom'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 László hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for László Sólyom as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, László, you're the best!

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