Happy birthday! Renaud Camus turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary author turns 80 on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

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‘The Great Replacement’ author Renaud Camus is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-activist Renaud Camus has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Camus, a cultural icon

Born Jean Renaud Gabriel Camus in Chamalières on August 10, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Camus' not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Renaud hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Renaud Camus as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Renaud, you're the best!

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