Boutros Boutros-Ghali
D- Birthday
- November 14, 1922
- Age
- 103
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $4M
About
Boutros Boutros-Ghali was an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the sixth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996. Prior to this role, he served as the acting minister of foreign affairs of Egypt between 1977 and 1979. His tenure as secretary-general coincided with a period of significant global challenges, including the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Rwandan genocide.
Career Timeline
Egypt Foreign Affairs Minister
Serves as Egypt's acting minister of foreign affairs.
UN Secretary-General Appointment
Appointed as the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Rwanda Genocide Challenges
Faces challenges during the Rwandan genocide as Secretary-General.
US Vetoed Second Term
The United States vetoes his second term as Secretary-General.
Francophonie Secretary-General
Becomes Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
Death in Cairo
Passes away in Cairo, Egypt, largely fading from public memory.
Diplomatic Legacy
Remembered for his diplomatic career, but his tenure as UN Secretary-General had mixed success.
