About Hugo Scheltema
Lived 1918 – 1996 (aged 78). Hugo Scheltema was a Dutch diplomat and lawyer.
Hugo Scheltema (11 June 1918 – 1 September 1996) was a Dutch diplomat. He served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, as Chairman of the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1979 and as Chairman of UNICEF from 1982 to 1983. He was also Ambassador to Iraq, Indonesia and Belgium earlier in his career.
He was a son of the tobacco merchant Hugo Scheltema (1890–1939). He studied law and joined the diplomatic service in 1945, and was posted to China for several years.
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Who was Hugo Scheltema?
Dutch diplomat
When was Hugo Scheltema born?
Hugo Scheltema was born on 11 June 1918 in Haarlem.
When did Hugo Scheltema die?
Hugo Scheltema died on 1 September 1996 in The Hague.
What was Hugo Scheltema's occupation?
Hugo Scheltema was a diplomat and lawyer.
What nationality was Hugo Scheltema?
Hugo Scheltema was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo Scheltema. https://biography.guide/hugo-scheltema/
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