Paul-Henri Spaak
Belgian lawyer and politician, Prime Minister
Born
January 25th, 1899
126 years ago
Died
July 31st, 1972
52 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Belgium
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Served as Prime Minister of Belgium
Championed European integration
Participated in the establishment of the EEC
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