Happy birthday! Rodrigo Rato turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on June 18, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 75 on Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024.

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Former Managing Director of the IMF Rodrigo Rato is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-business man Rodrigo Rato has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rato, a cultural icon

Born Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredo in Madrid on June 18, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Rato's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rodrigo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rodrigo Rato as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Rodrigo, you're the best!