Trygve Lie
July 16, 1896 –December 30, 1968
Politician, Diplomat, Jurist, Lawyer
Lived 72 years
- Born in
- Grünerløkka
- Passed away in
- Geilo
Trygve Halvdan Lie ( LEE, Norwegian: [ˈtrʏ̂ɡvə ˈliː] ; 16 July 1896 – 30 December 1968) was a Norwegian politician, labour leader, government official and author. He served as Norwegian foreign minister during the critical years of the Norwegian government in exile in London from 1940 to 1945. He was the first secretary-general of the United Nations.
Awards: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, Medal for Outstanding Civic Service, Order of the Dannebrog Education: University of Oslo
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