Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
5th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1920-2020)
1920 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
5th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1920-2020)
Born
January 19, 1920
Died
2020 (age ~100)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician, diplomat
PeruBorn in LimaDied in Lima
1920
Born in Lima (1920-01-19)
1964
Positionambassador of Peru to Switzerland (1964–1966)
1969
Positionambassador of Peru to the Soviet Union (1969–1971)
1969
Positionambassador of Peru to Poland (1969–1971)
1982
PositionUnited Nations Secretary-General (1982–1991)
1982
AwardUnited Nations Peace Medal
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Javier Felipe Ricardo Pérez de Cuéllar Guerra was a Peruvian diplomat and politician who served as the fifth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1982 to 1991. He later served as prime minister of Peru from 2000 to 2001.
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Who is Javier Pérez de Cuéllar?+
Javier Felipe Ricardo Pérez de Cuéllar Guerra was a Peruvian diplomat and politician who served as the fifth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1982 to 1991. He later served as prime minister of Peru from 2000 to 2001.
What does the name Javier mean?+
The name Javier means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Javier Pérez de Cuéllar born?+
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was born on January 19, 1920.
When did Javier Pérez de Cuéllar die?+
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar died in 2020, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.
The name Javier is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Javier
Javier — January 19, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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