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Brian Urquhart

British international civil servant · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1919 to 2021 · aged 101

Major Sir Brian Edward Urquhart was a British Army officer, politician and writer. He played a significant role in the founding of the United Nations. He went on to serve as its Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs.

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Zamenhof award1991
Wateler Peace Prize1988
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Four Freedoms Award - Freedom from Fear
Sergio Vieira de Mello Citizen of the World
Toynbee Prize

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2021 · aged 101

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