Happy birthday! Xavier Niel turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary business man turns 59 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

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Free Mobile founder Xavier Niel is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

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

Niel, a cultural icon

Born in Créteil on August 25, 1967, Xavier Niel's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Niel's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Xavier hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Xavier, you're the best!

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