Jean-Michel Couve (84)
January 3rd, 1940

French politician – Jean-Michel Couve was born in Le Muy (Commune in Var, France) on January 3rd, 1940 and is 84 years old today.

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Greta Thunberg

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John Thaw

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John Bennett Perry

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Gene Summers

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Manfred Kokot

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Al Jarreau

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James Caan

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Nancy Pelosi

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Bruce Lee

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Jana Brejchová

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Joseph Brodsky

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Manfred Jung

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Tilo Prückner

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Patrick Stewart

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Peter Fonda

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Jean-Michel Couve