Manfred Wörner
German politician (1934-1994) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59
Manfred Hermann Wörner was a German politician and diplomat. He served as the defense minister of West Germany between 1982 and 1988. He then served as the seventh secretary general of NATO from 1988 to 1994. His term as Secretary General saw the end of the Cold War and the German reunification.
Manfred Wörner is read about 104 times a day, in 33 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.
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1994Died13 August 1994Eric M. Warburg AwardAwardGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward, 1994Order of Merit of Baden-WürttembergAward1991Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAward1934Born24 September 1934
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About this person
Whilst serving in that position, he was diagnosed with cancer, but, in spite of his illness, continued serving until his final days.
Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1994 · aged 59
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