Mongi Slim
Tunisian politician and diplomat (1908–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mongi Slim (Arabic: منجي سليم; September 15, 1908 – October 23, 1969)[1] was a Tunisian diplomat who became the first African to become the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1961. He received a degree from the faculty of law of the University of Paris. He was twice imprisoned by the French during the Tunisian struggle for independence.[2]
Quick Facts 23rd President of the United Nations General Assembly, Preceded by ...
Mongi Slim | |
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منجي سليم | |
23rd President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
In office 1960–1961 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Henry Boland |
Succeeded by | Muhammad Zafrulla Khan |
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia | |
In office 1962–1964 | |
Preceded by | Sadok Mokadem |
Succeeded by | Habib Bourguiba Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-09-15)September 15, 1908 Tunis, Tunisia |
Died | October 23, 1969(1969-10-23) (aged 61) Tunis, Tunisia |
Political party | Neo Destour |
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