Happy birthday! Mark Rutte turns 59 today

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Mark Rutte has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rutte, a cultural icon

Born in The Hague on July 14, 1967, Mark Rutte's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Rutte'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 Mark hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Rutte as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!

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