Happy birthday! Mario Draghi turns 79 today

Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi 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 Mario Draghi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Draghi, a cultural icon

Born in Rome on September 3, 1947, Mario Draghi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Draghi'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 Mario hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mario Draghi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Mario, you're the best!

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