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Willy Claes

Belgian former politician · Belgium · On the map · Politicians · Born 1938 · age 87

Willem Werner Hubert Claes is a Belgian politician who served as the eighth secretary general of NATO, from 1994 to 1995. Claes was forced to resign from his NATO position after he was found guilty of corruption, which was uncovered during the investigation into André Cools' death.

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Honorary Citizen of Liège2012
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1994

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Claes was a member of the Flemish Socialist Party.

Country
Belgium
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1938 · age 87