George Robertson
Scottish politician, former NATO Secretary General
Born
April 12th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1946, a prominent Scottish politician and diplomat. Served as the 10th Secretary General of NATO from 1999 to 2003, overseeing key operations during a significant period in the Alliance's history. Earlier in a political career, served as a Member of Parliament for Hamilton South from 1978 to 2001 and held various positions including Secretary of State for Defence from 1997 to 1999. Contributed to the development of defense policy and international relations during a pivotal time.
Served as 10th Secretary General of NATO
Held the position of Secretary of State for Defence
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