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Paul Ruegger

1897 – 1988

Swiss diplomat

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About Paul Ruegger

Lived 1897 – 1988 (aged 90). Paul Ruegger was a Swiss diplomat and jurist.

Paul Ruegger (14 August 1897 – 8 August 1988) was a Swiss lawyer and diplomat who served as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1948 to 1955.

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Important facts

Born

14 August 1897, Lucerne

Birth century

19th century

Died

9 August 1988, Florence

Occupation

Diplomat, jurist

Nationality

Switzerland

Education

University of Lausanne

Employers

International Committee of the Red Cross

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul Ruegger's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Ruegger?

Swiss diplomat (1897-1988)

When was Paul Ruegger born?

Paul Ruegger was born on 14 August 1897 in Lucerne.

When did Paul Ruegger die?

Paul Ruegger died on 9 August 1988 in Florence.

What was Paul Ruegger's occupation?

Paul Ruegger was a diplomat and jurist.

What nationality was Paul Ruegger?

Paul Ruegger was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Ruegger

· Wikidata: Q2062065

· DBpedia: Paul Ruegger

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