Happy birthday! Philippe Douste-Blazy turns 73 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 73 on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

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Former French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Philippe Douste-Blazy has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Douste-Blazy, a cultural icon

Born in Lourdes on January 1, 1953, Philippe Douste-Blazy's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Douste-Blazy'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 Philippe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Philippe Douste-Blazy as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!

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