Happy birthday! Ségolène Royal turns 73 today
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Former French Ecology Minister Ségolène Royal is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.
Popular politician Ségolène Royal has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.
Royal, a cultural icon
Born in Ouakam on September 22, 1953, Ségolène Royal's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Royal's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Ségolène hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ségolène Royal as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 73.
Happy Birthday, Ségolène, you're the best!
Ségolène Royal career in pictures
Minister of Ecology (France) (2014 - 2017)
Minister of Environment (France) (1992 - 1993)
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