Gaston Thorn
Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Born
September 3rd, 1928
96 years ago
Died
August 26th, 2007
17 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Luxembourg
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Served as Prime Minister from 1974 to 1979
Advocated for European integration
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