Günther van Well
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Güenther Wilhelm van Well (15 October 1922 – 14 August 1993) was a German diplomat, Secretary of State from 1977 to 1981, and West German Ambassador to the United States from 1984 to 1987.[1]
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Güenther van Well | |
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West German Ambassador to the United States | |
In office July 1984 – October 1987 | |
President | Richard von Weizsäcker |
Preceded by | Peter Hermes |
Succeeded by | Jürgen Ruhfus |
West German Ambassador to the United Nations | |
In office 1981–1984 | |
President | Karl Carstens |
Preceded by | Rüdiger von Wechmar |
Succeeded by | Hans Werner Lautenschlager |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-10-15)15 October 1922 Osterath, Germany |
Died | 14 August 1993(1993-08-14) (aged 70) Bonn, Germany |
Spouse |
Carolyn Bradley (m. 1957) |
Alma mater | University of Bonn |
Awards | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit (1973) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Germany |
Branch/service | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Unit | Parachute corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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