Jean Rey (politician)
Jean Rey (15 July 1902 – 19 May 1983) was a Belgian politician. He served as the 2nd President of the European Commission from 1967 to 1970. He served as European Commissioner for External Relations from 1958 to 1967.
Jean Rey | |
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| 2nd President of the European Commission | |
| In office 2 July 1967 – 30 June 1970 | |
| Vice President | Sicco Mansholt |
| Preceded by | Walter Hallstein |
| Succeeded by | Franco Maria Malfatti |
| European Commissioner for External Relations | |
| In office 7 January 1958 – 2 July 1967 | |
| President | Walter Hallstein |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Edoardo Martino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Philpe Rey 15 July 1902 Liège, Belgium |
| Died | 19 May 1983 (aged 80) Liège, Belgium |
| Resting place | Brussels Cemetery, Evere, Brussels, Belgium |
| Political party | Liberal Reformist Party (1971–) |
| Other political affiliations | Party for Freedom and Progress (Before 1971) |
| Alma mater | University of Liège |
Other websites
- Jean Rey (EU)
- Address given by Jean Rey on the merger of the executive bodies (Strasbourg, 20 September 1967)