Is Gaston Thorn A-List?
NoD
No — Gaston Thorn is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1974B$0.1M
Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Thorn becomes Prime Minister of Luxembourg.
1975B$0.2M+$0.1M
President of UN General Assembly
Thorn presides over the UN General Assembly.
1981B$0.5M+$0.3M
President of European Commission
Thorn assumes the presidency of the European Commission.
1985C▼$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
End of Commission Presidency
Thorn's term as President of the European Commission concludes.
1987C$0.8M+$0.10000000000000009M
Private Sector Work
Thorn enters the private sector after his time in public office.
2007D▼$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Death in Luxembourg
Thorn dies in Luxembourg, marking the end of a distinguished career.
2026D$1M
Legacy in European Politics
Thorn remembered as a prominent figure in European integration.
Last updated: February 25, 2026