Boutros Boutros-Ghali
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- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History
Article abstract: Boutros-Ghali is best known for his extensive involvement in international affairs as a diplomat, jurist, and scholar. An Egyptian statesman who became the first United Nations secretary general from an Arab nation, Boutros-Ghali strongly supported mediation in post-Cold War conflicts, led the international celebration of the United Nation’s fiftieth anniversary, and proposed organizational reforms that were opposed by the United States.
Early Life
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is a descendent of one of Egypt’s most distinguished and...
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