German diplomat and statesman (1901–1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Hallstein (17 November 1901 – 29 March 1982) was a German academic, diplomat, and politician. He was the first president of the Commission of the European Economic Community.[1] He was one of the founding fathers of the European Union.
Walter Hallstein | |
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President of the European Commission | |
In office 7 January 1958 – 30 June 1967 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Jean Rey |
Personal details | |
Born | Mainz, German Empire | 17 November 1901
Died | 29 March 1982 80) Stuttgart, West Germany | (aged
Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
Alma mater | Friedrich Wilhelm University |
Hallstein is also the person behind the Hallstein Doctrine, wich the former state of West Germany proclaimed in 1955. It meant that West Germany wouldn't have diplomatic relations with countries that recognized East Germany.
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