William Epstein
Canadian civil servant
About William Epstein
Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 88). William Epstein was a Canadian.
William Epstein, (July 10, 1912 – February 9, 2001) was a Canadian international civil servant who worked at the United Nations for 54 years and was considered an expert on disarmament.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Epstein attended the University of Alberta and the London School of Economics. He was Director of the UN Disarmament Division in the United Nations Secretariat and worked with the first seven United Nations Secretaries-General.
In 1976, his book The Last Chance: Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control was published.
In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor.
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Who was William Epstein?
Canadian civil servant (1912–2001)
When was William Epstein born?
William Epstein was born on 10 July 1912 in Calgary.
When did William Epstein die?
William Epstein died on 9 February 2001.
What nationality was William Epstein?
William Epstein was Canadian.
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