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Jean Rey

Belgian politician (1902-1983) · Belgium · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80

Jean Rey was a Belgian Liberal politician who served as the second president of the European Commission from 1967 to 1970. He served as European Commissioner for External Relations from 1958 to 1967. The 1983-1984 academic year at the College of Europe was named in his honour.

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Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1970
Financial Times Person of the Year1970
Commander of the Walloon Merit
Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II

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Country
Belgium
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1983 · aged 80