Belgian politician (1902–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean Rey (15 July 1902 – 19 May 1983) was a Belgian politician. He served as the 2nd President of the European Commission from 1967 to 1970. He served as European Commissioner for External Relations from 1958 to 1967.
Jean Rey | |
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2nd 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 15 July 1902 Liège, Belgium |
Died | 19 May 1983 80) Liège, Belgium | (aged
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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