Gladwyn Jebb
English politician and UN Secretary-General
Born
Died
1996
30 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Jebb served as the first Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1945 to 1946. Initially involved in British diplomacy during World War II, he played a significant role in the establishment and early functioning of the UN. Jebb's work was instrumental in organizing the UN's first General Assembly in 1946. His diplomatic career included several high-profile positions within the British Foreign Office, where he focused on international relations and post-war reconstruction efforts. Jebb continued to work in various capacities within the UN and other international organizations, contributing to global governance and cooperation.
First Acting Secretary-General of the UN
Organized the first General Assembly of the UN
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