Jean Rey (politician)
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Jean Rey (15 July 1902 – 19 May 1983) was a Belgian Liberal politician who served as the second president of the European Commission from 1967 to 1970. He served as European Commissioner for External Relations from 1958 to 1967. The 1983–1984 academic year at the College of Europe was named in his honour.
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Jean Rey | |
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President of the European Commission | |
In office 2 July 1967 – 30 June 1970 | |
Vice President | Sicco Mansholt |
Preceded by | Walter Hallstein |
Succeeded by | Franco Maria Malfatti |
European Commissioner for External Relations | |
In office 7 January 1958 – 2 July 1967 | |
President | Walter Hallstein |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Edoardo Martino |
Personal details | |
Born | Jean Philpe Rey (1902-07-15)15 July 1902 Liège, Belgium |
Died | 19 May 1983(1983-05-19) (aged 80) Liège, Belgium |
Resting place | Brussels Cemetery, Evere, Brussels, Belgium |
Political party | Liberal Reformist Party (1971–) |
Other political affiliations | Party for Freedom and Progress (Before 1971) |
Alma mater | University of Liège |
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