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About Elio Di Rupo
Elio Di Rupo got his start in politics during his tenure as an attaché in the office of the former Member of the European Parliament, Jean-Maurice Dehousse from 1980 to 1981. The Belgian socialist politician was elected into office as the Mayor of Mons in 2000 and occupied the office until 2018. From 2011 to 2014, he was the Prime Minister of Belgium. He also received the nod to lead the Socialist Party in 2014 and went on to serve until 2019. In September 2019, he assumed office for the third time as the Minister-President of Wallonia, one of the three regions of Belgium.
Personal Life
His parents were Italian. All of his six siblings were born in Italy. He is the first openly gay man in the world to become the head of a sovereign state. He speaks fluent French, Italian and English.
Achievements
In 2014, he was honored with Belgium’s Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II.
Trivia
He served on the board of directors of Dexia Bank from 2004 to 2005.
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F.A.Q. about Elio Di Rupo
When is his birthday?
Elio Di Rupo's birthday is on July 18, 1951.
In how many days is his birthday?
Elio's birthday is in 71 days
How old is he?
He is 72 years old.
Where is Elio from?
He was born in Morlanwelz, Belgium.