Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Egyptian un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, known for un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, died on 2016-02-16. Boutros Boutros-Ghali (14 November 1922 – 16 February 2016) was an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the sixth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996. Prior to his appointment as secretary-general, Boutros-Ghali was the acting minister of foreign affairs of Egypt between 1977 and 1979.
Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Egyptian un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, known for un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, died on 2016-02-16.
Historical Significance
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is UN Secretary-General from 1992 to 1996.
Key People
Events Before
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Events After
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 16, 2016?
- Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Egyptian un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, known for un secretary-general from 1992 to 1996, died on 2016-02-16. Boutros Boutros-Ghali (14 November 1922 – 16 February 2016) was an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the sixth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996. Prior to his appointment as secretary-general, Boutros-Ghali was the acting minister of foreign affairs of Egypt between 1977 and 1979.
- Why is Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies significant?
- Boutros Boutros-Ghali is UN Secretary-General from 1992 to 1996.
- Who was involved in Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies?
- Key figures include Boutros Boutros-Ghali (UN Secretary-General from 1992 to 1996).