Ralph Bunche

Diplomat and Nobel Prize laureate

Ralph Bunche - Diplomat and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

August 7th, 1904
121 years ago

Died

December 9th, 1971
53 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Significant contributions to diplomacy and conflict resolution occurred during the mid-20th century. Played a crucial role in negotiating the 1949 Armistice Agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Became the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for efforts in mediating peace in the Middle East. Held various academic and governmental positions, including serving as a faculty member at Howard University and as Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations.

Negotiated the 1949 Armistice Agreements

First African American Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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