Escott Reid
Canadian diplomat and academic
Born
1905
120 years ago
Died
September 28th, 1999
25 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Contributions to diplomacy included serving as Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations from 1963 to 1968. Engagement in academia featured positions at the University of Toronto, where influence extended through teaching and writing. Focus on international relations and political science facilitated discussions on global governance and Canadian foreign policy. Authored several works, contributing to the understanding of Canada's role on the world stage. Involvement in the creation of institutions aimed at fostering international cooperation characterized a significant part of the career.
Served as Canada's Ambassador to the UN
Held a professorship at the University of Toronto
Authored influential works on international relations
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