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Born on June 19, 1959, Anne Hidalgo is from San Fernando, Cádiz Province, Spain. Anne Hidalgo is listed as a politician and Personnel of direct services to individuals. The age as of 2026 is 67. Schooling on record includes Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3. Recorded honors include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2012), Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (2015), Medal of Andalusia (2006) and 5 more.
My Take
Anne Hidalgo represents an inspiring arc: a Spanish-born immigrant's daughter who rose to become the first woman to govern Paris, serving as mayor from 2014 to 2026. Her decorations, from the Legion of Honour to Japan's Order of the Rising Sun, reflect international esteem. What I respect most is her willingness to court controversy for conviction, reshaping the city around bold environmental and urban policies that divided opinion sharply. Leadership that refuses to chase popularity tends to leave a real mark. Crossing borders, languages, and entrenched power structures, Hidalgo strikes me as a formidable figure worth taking seriously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anne Hidalgo
- Name (Japanese)
- アンヌ・イダルゴ
- Reading
- あんぬ・いだるご
- Born
- June 19, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- San Fernando, Cádiz Province, Spain
- Occupation
- politician / Personnel of direct services to individuals
2. Background
- University
- Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2015 Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
- 2006 Medal of Andalusia
- 2016 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- 2016 Knight of the National Order of the Lion
- 2021 The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
- 2017 prix de la Carpette anglaise
- Order of Isabella the Catholic
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.paris.fr/pages/anne-hidalgo-2252
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/annehidalgo/
- Xhttps://x.com/Anne_Hidalgo
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne%20Hidalgo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8C%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%80%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B4
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2851133
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anne Hidalgo born?
Born June 19, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Anne Hidalgo from?
Anne Hidalgo is from San Fernando, Cádiz Province, Spain.
What does Anne Hidalgo do?
Anne Hidalgo works as politician, Personnel of direct services to individuals.