Manfred Wörner

Manfred Wörner (born September 24, 1934 in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt; died August 13, 1994 in Brussels) was a German politician and diplomat. He served as the defense minister of Germany between 1982 and 1988. He then served as the Secretary General of NATO from 1988 to 1994. Whilst serving in that position, he was diagnosed with a cancer, but, in spite of his illness, continued serving until his final days.

Education

After graduation in 1953 he studied Law at Heidelberg, Paris and Munich. He closed his studies 1957 with the first und 1961 the second Staatsexamen. He got his Dr. jur. in 1961 writing about International law. Afterwards he worked for the administration of Baden-Württemberg. He was a county official for Oehringen until 1962, for the Baden-Württemberg Landtag until 1965 and the County Goeppingen.

Related Topics:
Graduation - 1953 - Heidelberg - Paris - Munich - 1957 - 1961 - Staatsexamen - International law - Baden-Württemberg - Oehringen - Landtag - 1965 - Goeppingen

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Wörner was a jet pilot and reserve officer of the Luftwaffe.

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